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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Levi predict Mr. Vandergelder's life path?
(a) Reviewing his net worth.
(b) Reading his fortune.
(c) Judging his physique.
(d) Reading his palm.

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

4. According to Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?
(a) 50 percent.
(b) 90 percent.
(c) 25 percent.
(d) 100 percent.

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A pipe.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Cloves.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, whom does Mrs. Levi say she hoped Mr. Vandergelder would marry?

2. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?

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

4. Where does Act 1 take place?

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

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