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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) Gertrude.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Joe.

2. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?
(a) Fakes a fit of coughing and sneezing.
(b) Gives her counterfeit bills.
(c) Pretends to lose his hearing.
(d) Leaves the room.

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

4. According to legend, Cornelius physically pulled who in a carriage?
(a) Jenny Lind.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) The mayor's wife.

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder take back from Mrs. Malloy?
(a) A commission.
(b) The roses.
(c) A marriage proposal.
(d) The chocolates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Malloy do to Cornelius and Barnaby's hats?

2. What does Cornelius want Mrs. Malloy to think of him?

3. Mr. Vandergelder suggests Mrs. Malloy's workers deserve what?

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

5. What kind of bag does Mr. Vandergelder own?

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