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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife wears what?
(a) Trousers and men's shirts.
(b) Custom-made gowns.
(c) Finest silks and ribbons.
(d) Tablecloths and window curtains.

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

3. What does Ambrose want, at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) To marry Ermengarde.
(b) To buy Mr. Vandergelder's business.
(c) To earn fame and fortune.
(d) To build a bridge.

4. In Act 2, how many custom-made items do Cornelius and Barnaby claim to want?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Zero.
(d) One.

5. What type of shoes does Minnie wear?
(a) Felt overshoes.
(b) Docksiders.
(c) High heels.
(d) Rubber boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims she will marry Mr. Vandergelder, if asked?

2. In Act 2, Mr. Vandergelder is told Cornelius lives what?

3. Mrs. Malloy ask Cornelius to take her where?

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

5. What type of men does Mrs. Malloy always encounter?

(see the answer key)

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