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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Vandergelder suggests Mrs. Malloy's workers deserve what?
(a) A bonus.
(b) Free merchandise.
(c) A wage decrease.
(d) A wage increase.

2. What does Miss Van H. demand Mr. Vandergelder do to the guests?
(a) Offer them drinks.
(b) Kick them out.
(c) Feed them.
(d) Shake their hands.

3. Miss Van H. tells the men not to worry about what mistake?
(a) Spilling coffee.
(b) Forgetting her birthday.
(c) Misleading their brides.
(d) Who is who.

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

5. According to Ermengarde, where does nothing happen?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Yonkers.
(c) New York.
(d) Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Van H. feels it is difficult to be what?

2. In what location does Act 2 take place?

3. What does Joe refuse to do, even for fifty cents?

4. According to legend, Cornelius physically pulled who in a carriage?

5. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?

(see the answer key)

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