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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) A scholarship.
(b) His daughter's hand.
(c) An apprenticeship.
(d) An endorsement of his art.

4. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?
(a) Sending a note via messenger.
(b) Screaming at the top of his lungs.
(c) Stamping three times.
(d) On the telephone.

5. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife eats what?
(a) Meat and potatoes.
(b) Apples and lettuce.
(c) As little as possible.
(d) Creams and tarts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Vandergelder reveal he will propose to?

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

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

4. Ambrose tells Ermengarde she has the soul of a what?

5. Ambrose is dressed as what, at the beginning of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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