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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Ermengarde prove her identity to her aunt?
(a) She does not have the letter.
(b) All of these.
(c) Imposters are already at the home.
(d) They have never met.

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

3. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?
(a) "A queen."
(b) "Worth her wage."
(c) "Appreciated."
(d) "A homemaker."

4. Cornelius thinks the adventure at the restaurant will put him where?
(a) On America's Most Wanted.
(b) In Mrs. Malloy's good graces.
(c) On television.
(d) In jail.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What "miracle" does Cornelius receive from Malachi?

3. In what city does Act 2 take place?

4. What is the code word for adventure?

5. How much money does Cornelius have in Mr. Vandergelder's safe?

(see the answer key)

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