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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of instruction does Mrs. Levi offer?
(a) Guitar and violin.
(b) Piano.
(c) Piano and mandolin.
(d) Mandolin and guitar.

3. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Amorous.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Angry.

4. What type of store does Mrs. Molloy own?
(a) Wine shop.
(b) Dress shop.
(c) Hat store.
(d) Book store.

5. Mrs. Levi claims she will get what out of helping Ambrose and Ermengarde?
(a) Vicarious romance.
(b) Profit and pleasure.
(c) Revenge on Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) A tip from Mr. Vandergelder.

6. Ambrose tells Ermengarde she has the soul of a what?
(a) Trucker.
(b) Lion.
(c) Field mouse.
(d) Wanton woman.

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

8. Where does Mrs. Levi instruct Mr. Vandergelder to meet his should-be bride?
(a) Badgley Place.
(b) Harmonia Gardens.
(c) Fifth and Broadway.
(d) Central Park.

9. How much money does Cornelius have in Mr. Vandergelder's safe?
(a) $20,320.12.
(b) $50,000.
(c) $100.
(d) $146.35.

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

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

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

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

14. What position does Cornelius hold?
(a) Store manager.
(b) Administrative assistant.
(c) Judge.
(d) Head clerk.

15. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Ermengarde.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Joe.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, how many custom-made items do Cornelius and Barnaby claim to want?

2. In Act 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?

3. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?

4. How many entrance doorways are there in Act 2?

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

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