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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 dressed as what, at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) A policeman.
(b) An invalid.
(c) An artist.
(d) A king.

2. How old is Ermengarde?
(a) 30.
(b) 18.
(c) 24.
(d) 21.

3. Mrs. Levi says Mr. Vandergelder must do what by the end of the week?
(a) Pay her back.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Sell his shop.
(d) Get married.

4. Where does Act 1 take place?
(a) A park.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's office.
(c) A barbershop.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder's living room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?

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

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

4. Mr. Vandergelder is Ermengarde's what?

5. Whom does Mr. Vandergelder reveal he will propose to?

(see the answer key)

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