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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old does Mr. Vandergelder think Cornelius is?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Forty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Thirty-three.

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

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

4. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's daughter.
(b) Ambrose's lack of ethics.
(c) Ambrose's loud dog.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder's taxes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of transportation does Mr. Vandergelder own?

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

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Levi accidentally give to Ambrose?

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