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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?
(a) Being friendly to the waiter.
(b) Smoking cigarettes.
(c) Slouching.
(d) Flirting with other women.

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

3. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?
(a) He does not give her anything.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) The full amount requested.
(d) Twenty-five dollars.

4. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Ermengarde.
(b) Joe.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Gertrude.

5. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?
(a) Ermengarde has no money.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder is dying.
(c) Ermengarde sees other men.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder plans to marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, what is Malachi's current weakness?

2. Where do Cornelius and Barnaby pretend to be from?

3. In Act 2, what purchase do Cornelius and Barnaby fake interest in?

4. According to Mrs. Malloy, people think milliners are what?

5. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?

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