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

2. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife is what?
(a) Reasonable and interesting.
(b) Honest and ethical.
(c) Gifted with an open heart and a closed mouth.
(d) Simple, domestic, practical.

3. In Act 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?
(a) Speak ill of her family.
(b) Steal heirlooms.
(c) Elope.
(d) Have his children.

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

5. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?
(a) Wins a lawsuit.
(b) Reinvents the wheel.
(c) Becomes a thief.
(d) Marries right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?

2. What type of straw does Mrs. Malloy offer Cornelius?

3. What person do Cornelius and Mrs. Malloy have in common?

4. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be bride's father is a what?

5. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder give to Mrs. Malloy?

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