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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, who claims to find Mr. Vandergelder unattractive?
(a) Minnie.
(b) Malachi.
(c) Mrs. Malloy.
(d) Ambrose.

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

3. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?
(a) His company has failed.
(b) Ermengarde is pregnant.
(c) He plans to marry.
(d) Ambrose is a criminal.

4. What size is the hat Barnaby wears in Act 2?
(a) Small.
(b) Large.
(c) Oversized.
(d) Medium.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Cornelius and Barnaby hiding from in Act 2?

2. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?

3. In what city does Act 2 take place?

4. Where does Act 1 take place?

5. How does Mrs. Levi predict Mr. Vandergelder's life path?

(see the answer key)

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