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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 Mr. Vandergelder run?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Sundries.
(c) Tools and automobiles.
(d) Hay, feed, and provision.

2. In Act 2, what purchase do Cornelius and Barnaby fake interest in?
(a) A hat.
(b) A dress.
(c) A puppy.
(d) Flour.

3. In Act 2, what outsider finds Cornelius and Barnaby hiding?
(a) Ermengarde.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Ambrose.

4. In Act 2, what sound is made when a door opens?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Applause.
(c) Creaking and groaning.
(d) Bells.

5. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder give to Mrs. Malloy?
(a) A box of chocolates.
(b) A hat.
(c) A dress.
(d) Roses.

6. What does Cornelius hope to do to Mrs. Malloy?
(a) Put her out of business.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Set her up with Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Rob her.

7. In Act 2, Mrs. Malloy covers for whom?
(a) Ermengarde and Ambrose.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder.
(c) Mrs. Malloy.
(d) Cornelius and Barnaby.

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

9. In Act 2, who claims to find Mr. Vandergelder unattractive?
(a) Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Malachi.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Ambrose.

10. In Act 1, whom does Mrs. Levi say she hoped Mr. Vandergelder would marry?
(a) Constance Bigsby.
(b) Courtenay Marie.
(c) Ernesta Plain.
(d) Ernestina Simple.

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

12. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?
(a) Twenty-five dollars.
(b) He does not give her anything.
(c) The full amount requested.
(d) Ten dollars.

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

14. What does Mrs. Malloy do to Cornelius and Barnaby's hats?
(a) Sells them.
(b) Hides them.
(c) Decorates them.
(d) Burns them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?

2. In Act 2, Mr. Vandergelder is told Cornelius lives what?

3. What position does Cornelius hold?

4. In Act 2, Cornelius praises what in his speech to the audience?

5. How old is Ermengarde?

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