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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, whom does Mrs. Levi say she hoped Mr. Vandergelder would marry?
(a) Ernesta Plain.
(b) Courtenay Marie.
(c) Constance Bigsby.
(d) Ernestina Simple.

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

3. Mrs. Levi claims she will get what out of helping Ambrose and Ermengarde?
(a) Vicarious romance.
(b) Profit and pleasure.
(c) A tip from Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Revenge on Mr. Vandergelder.

4. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?
(a) Leaves the room.
(b) Gives her counterfeit bills.
(c) Fakes a fit of coughing and sneezing.
(d) Pretends to lose his hearing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, a ladder extends down from what?

2. How much does Mrs. Levi want to borrow from Mr. Vandergelder?

3. How many entrances exist in Act 1?

4. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?

5. Mrs. Levi says Mr. Vandergelder must do what by the end of the week?

(see the answer key)

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