View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Liars.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Expectations.

2. Yonkers is how many miles north of New York City?
(a) 15.
(b) 35.
(c) 1.
(d) 100.

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Malloy do to Cornelius and Barnaby's hats?
(a) Sells them.
(b) Decorates them.
(c) Burns them.
(d) Hides them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Mr. Vandergelder think Cornelius is?

2. What does Cornelius hope to do to Mrs. Malloy?

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

4. In Act 2, Mrs. Malloy covers for whom?

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 193 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample