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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. What is the code word for adventure?
(a) Apple pie.
(b) Muffins.
(c) Whipped cream.
(d) Pudding.

3. Mr. Vandergelder suggests Mrs. Malloy's workers deserve what?
(a) A wage decrease.
(b) Free merchandise.
(c) A wage increase.
(d) A bonus.

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

5. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?
(a) Ermengarde has no money.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder is dying.
(c) Ermengarde sees other men.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder plans to marry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?

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

4. Where do Cornelius and Barnaby pretend to be from?

5. Mr. Vandergelder enters Act 2 with whom?

(see the answer key)

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