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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims she will marry Mr. Vandergelder, if asked?
(a) Mrs. Levi.
(b) Ermengarde.
(c) Mrs. Malloy.
(d) Minnie.

2. How old does Mr. Vandergelder think Cornelius is?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Forty.

3. In Act 2, Cornelius praises what in his speech to the audience?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Politics.
(d) Commerce.

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

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?
(a) Cloves.
(b) A cigar.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A pipe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yonkers is how many miles north of New York City?

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

3. What position does Cornelius hold?

4. In Act 2, what outsider finds Cornelius and Barnaby hiding?

5. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?

(see the answer key)

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