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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Expectations.
(d) Liars.

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

4. How many entrances exist in Act 1?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

5. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?
(a) His age.
(b) His attraction to Ermengarde.
(c) His attitude.
(d) His lack of experience.

6. What type of men does Mrs. Malloy always encounter?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Feather merchants.
(c) Wheat merchants.
(d) Husband material.

7. What is the code word for adventure?
(a) Apple pie.
(b) Pudding.
(c) Muffins.
(d) Whipped cream.

8. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) The wardrobe.
(b) Behind a tree.
(c) In the car.
(d) Under the bed.

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

10. What makes Cornelius and Barnaby sneeze?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Perfume.
(d) Cats.

11. What set piece takes up the middle of the back wall in Act 2?
(a) A coat rack.
(b) A large sofa.
(c) Tea tables.
(d) A slide.

12. In what location does Act 2 take place?
(a) Jon Gibbs' steakhouse.
(b) Minnie Meyer's dress shop.
(c) Joseph Crane's auto shop.
(d) Mrs. Malloy's hat shop.

13. What size is the hat Barnaby wears in Act 2?
(a) Small.
(b) Medium.
(c) Oversized.
(d) Large.

14. Where does Act 1 take place?
(a) A park.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's living room.
(c) A barbershop.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder's office.

15. What is Mrs. Malloy's marriage status?
(a) Divorced.
(b) Engaged.
(c) Married.
(d) Widow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Cornelius worked for Mr. Vandergelder?

2. In Act 2, who claims to find Mr. Vandergelder unattractive?

3. What does Mrs. Malloy do to Cornelius and Barnaby's hats?

4. What type of straw does Mrs. Malloy offer Cornelius?

5. According to Mrs. Malloy, marriage offers excellent _______.

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