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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, who claims to find Mr. Vandergelder unattractive?
(a) Minnie.
(b) Mrs. Malloy.
(c) Ambrose.
(d) Malachi.

2. Miss Van H. feels it is difficult to be what?
(a) Senile.
(b) Young and in love.
(c) Old and married.
(d) A factory worker.

3. How is Rudolph described?
(a) Insecure.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Loud and overbearing.
(d) As a snob.

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

5. In Act 4, what pair of lovers does Mr. Vandergelder forgive?
(a) Cornelius and Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Ermengarde and Barnaby.
(c) Ermengarde and Ambrose.
(d) Minnie and Barnaby.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be bride's father is a what?

2. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?

3. What does Miss Van H. hit Mr. Vandergelder with?

4. What type of men does Mrs. Malloy always encounter?

5. Why does Mrs. Malloy kiss Barnaby?

(see the answer key)

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