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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?
(a) The full amount requested.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) Twenty-five dollars.
(d) He does not give her anything.

3. According to Mrs. Malloy, marriage offers excellent _______.
(a) Romance.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Privilege.
(d) Fights.

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

5. What gives away Cornelius and Barnaby's hiding place?
(a) The maid's discovery.
(b) Cornelius' laughter.
(c) A nosy dog.
(d) Barnaby's sneeze.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?

2. In Act 2, how many custom-made items do Cornelius and Barnaby claim to want?

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

4. What type of store does Mr. Vandergelder run?

5. In Act 2, Mr. Vandergelder is told Cornelius lives what?

(see the answer key)

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