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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, who shaves Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) Rudolph.
(b) Ambrose Kemper.
(c) Joe Scanlon.
(d) Gertrude.

2. Whose house does Mr. Vandergelder want the cabman to go?
(a) Mr. Scott's.
(b) Malachi's.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder's.
(d) Miss Flora Van Huysen's.

3. Mrs. Levi claims she will get what out of helping Ambrose and Ermengarde?
(a) Profit and pleasure.
(b) Revenge on Mr. Vandergelder.
(c) A tip from Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Vicarious romance.

4. What "miracle" does Cornelius receive from Malachi?
(a) Friendship and respect.
(b) A woman who loves him.
(c) Healing for his cough.
(d) A purse of money.

5. Mrs. Levi finds "pretty girls" unable to do what?
(a) "Attract a rich husband."
(b) "Speak ill of others."
(c) "Use their brain."
(d) "Improve their other advantages."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many entrances exist in Act 1?

2. Why does Cornelius knock over a table?

3. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?

4. In Act 2, whom does Cornelius develop feelings for?

5. Who claims she will marry Mr. Vandergelder, if asked?

(see the answer key)

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