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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Greedy.
(d) Amorous.

2. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder plans to marry.
(b) Ermengarde has no money.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder is dying.
(d) Ermengarde sees other men.

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

4. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) A scholarship.
(b) An endorsement of his art.
(c) An apprenticeship.
(d) His daughter's hand.

5. What does Mrs. Levi tell Mr. Vandergelder to order for dinner in New York?
(a) Bagels and cream cheese.
(b) Pasta and cheese.
(c) Steak and champagne.
(d) Chicken and wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of store does Mr. Vandergelder run?

2. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife wears what?

3. How old does Mr. Vandergelder think Cornelius is?

4. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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