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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Levi suffer from?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Gout.
(c) A desire to see others in love.
(d) Boredom.

3. In Act 2, Cornelius praises what in his speech to the audience?
(a) Commerce.
(b) Women.
(c) Men.
(d) Politics.

4. When do Mrs. Levi and Mr. Vandergelder plan to meet outside Mrs. Malloy's store?
(a) 5:00 p.m.
(b) 4:30 p.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 10 a.m.

5. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife wears what?
(a) Trousers and men's shirts.
(b) Finest silks and ribbons.
(c) Custom-made gowns.
(d) Tablecloths and window curtains.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Cornelius worked for Mr. Vandergelder?

2. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?

3. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?

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

5. Where does Mrs. Levi instruct Mr. Vandergelder to meet his should-be bride?

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