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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Levi predict Mr. Vandergelder's life path?
(a) Reading his palm.
(b) Reviewing his net worth.
(c) Reading his fortune.
(d) Judging his physique.

2. How much money does Cornelius have in Mr. Vandergelder's safe?
(a) $100.
(b) $50,000.
(c) $146.35.
(d) $20,320.12.

3. What type of men does Mrs. Malloy always encounter?
(a) Wheat merchants.
(b) Husband material.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Feather merchants.

4. According to Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?
(a) 50 percent.
(b) 90 percent.
(c) 25 percent.
(d) 100 percent.

5. What former weakness does Malachi confess to the audience?
(a) Overeating.
(b) Women.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Gambling.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?

2. What does Cornelius hope to do to Mrs. Malloy?

3. In what city does Act 2 take place?

4. When surprised at the restaurant, Malachi suggests Mr. Vandergelder do what?

5. In Act 3, Malachi gets what halfway through the night?

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