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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of hat does Cornelius wear in Act 2?
(a) A straw hat.
(b) A baseball cap.
(c) A bowler hat.
(d) A cowboy hat.

2. According to Mrs. Malloy, marriage offers excellent _______.
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Privilege.
(c) Romance.
(d) Fights.

3. In Act 2, Mr. Vandergelder is told Cornelius lives what?
(a) As if each day is his last.
(b) A double life.
(c) By the seat of his pants.
(d) In a mansion.

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

5. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife eats what?
(a) As little as possible.
(b) Apples and lettuce.
(c) Meat and potatoes.
(d) Creams and tarts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?

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

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

5. What type of shoes does Minnie wear?

(see the answer key)

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