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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Mrs. Levi want to borrow from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) One thousand dollars.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) Fifteen dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

2. In Act 2, whom does Cornelius develop feelings for?
(a) Mrs. Levi.
(b) Mrs. Malloy.
(c) Ermengarde.
(d) His wife.

3. Mr. Vandergelder enters Act 2 with whom?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Mrs. Molloy.
(d) Ambrose.

4. Who dislikes the milliner business?
(a) Mrs. Levi.
(b) Mrs. Malloy.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Minnie.

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

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

7. How many entrance doorways are there in Act 2?
(a) 10.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

8. When do Mrs. Levi and Mr. Vandergelder plan to meet outside Mrs. Malloy's store?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) 4:30 p.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 5:00 p.m.

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

10. In Act 2, what type of outing are Cornelius and Barnaby on?
(a) A family meeting.
(b) A shopping expedition.
(c) An adventure.
(d) A drinking binge.

11. Mrs. Levi suggests Mr. Vandergelder make Cornelius what?
(a) Partner.
(b) Family.
(c) Work harder.
(d) Move out.

12. What does Cornelius want Mrs. Malloy to think of him?
(a) He's smart.
(b) He's married.
(c) He's handsome.
(d) He's rich.

13. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) An endorsement of his art.
(b) An apprenticeship.
(c) His daughter's hand.
(d) A scholarship.

14. Where does Cornelius sleep at night?
(a) His car.
(b) Wherever he can.
(c) The Biltmore Hotel.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder's bran room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Cornelius and Barnaby hiding from in Act 2?

2. What does Ambrose want, at the beginning of Act 1?

3. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

4. In Act 1, whom does Mrs. Levi say she hoped Mr. Vandergelder would marry?

5. According to Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?

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