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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife is what?
(a) Simple, domestic, practical.
(b) Reasonable and interesting.
(c) Gifted with an open heart and a closed mouth.
(d) Honest and ethical.

2. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?
(a) "A queen."
(b) "Worth her wage."
(c) "A homemaker."
(d) "Appreciated."

3. Mr. Vandergelder suggests Mrs. Malloy's workers deserve what?
(a) A wage decrease.
(b) A wage increase.
(c) Free merchandise.
(d) A bonus.

4. Mr. Vandergelder enters Act 2 with whom?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) Ambrose.
(c) Mrs. Molloy.
(d) Mrs. Levi.

5. What type of straw does Mrs. Malloy offer Cornelius?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) American.
(d) Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

2. Mrs. Malloy asks Minnie to put what on an ugly hat?

3. What does Mrs. Levi accidentally give to Ambrose?

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

5. In Act 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?

(see the answer key)

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