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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Mrs. Levi instruct Mr. Vandergelder to meet his should-be bride?
(a) Fifth and Broadway.
(b) Badgley Place.
(c) Central Park.
(d) Harmonia Gardens.

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

4. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder.
(b) Ermengarde.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Joe.

5. What type of instruction does Mrs. Levi offer?
(a) Mandolin and guitar.
(b) Piano.
(c) Guitar and violin.
(d) Piano and mandolin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?

2. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?

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

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

5. In Act 1, who shaves Mr. Vandergelder?

(see the answer key)

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