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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) Minnie.
(c) Mrs. Malloy.
(d) Ermengarde.

2. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?
(a) Ambrose is a criminal.
(b) He plans to marry.
(c) Ermengarde is pregnant.
(d) His company has failed.

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

4. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be bride's father is a what?
(a) Banker.
(b) Politician.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Undertaker.

5. In Act 1, who shaves Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) Rudolph.
(b) Ambrose Kemper.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Joe Scanlon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives away Cornelius and Barnaby's hiding place?

2. What type of shoes does Minnie wear?

3. What makes Cornelius and Barnaby sneeze?

4. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?

5. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?

(see the answer key)

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