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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's daughter.
(b) Ambrose's lack of ethics.
(c) Ambrose's loud dog.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder's taxes.

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

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

4. What's Malachi philosophy on liking an employer?
(a) You have to work at it.
(b) It's duty for every man.
(c) It's impossible.
(d) It's easy.

5. To what does Mrs. Levi compare money?
(a) Fresh leaves.
(b) Manure.
(c) Prison.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of hat does Cornelius wear in Act 2?

3. How is Miss Van H. described?

4. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?

5. What type of straw does Mrs. Malloy offer Cornelius?

(see the answer key)

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