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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Yonkers is how many miles north of New York City?
(a) 1.
(b) 35.
(c) 100.
(d) 15.

2. In Act 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?
(a) Elope.
(b) Have his children.
(c) Steal heirlooms.
(d) Speak ill of her family.

3. How many entrances exist in Act 1?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

4. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?
(a) Ambrose is a criminal.
(b) Ermengarde is pregnant.
(c) He plans to marry.
(d) His company has failed.

5. What type of store does Mr. Vandergelder run?
(a) Tools and automobiles.
(b) Hay, feed, and provision.
(c) Sundries.
(d) Clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?

2. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

3. Where does Act 1 take place?

4. What does Mrs. Levi tell Mr. Vandergelder to order for dinner in New York?

5. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?

(see the answer key)

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