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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) Fifty dollars.
(d) Fifteen dollars.

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

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

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

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

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

7. According to Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?
(a) 90 percent.
(b) 25 percent.
(c) 50 percent.
(d) 100 percent.

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

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

10. How long has Cornelius worked for Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three years.
(d) Five years.

11. What type of transportation does Mr. Vandergelder own?
(a) A buggy.
(b) A station wagon.
(c) A Porsche.
(d) A bicycle.

12. 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) Profit and pleasure.
(d) Vicarious romance.

13. What type of store does Mr. Vandergelder run?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Sundries.
(c) Hay, feed, and provision.
(d) Tools and automobiles.

14. Who are Cornelius and Barnaby hiding from in Act 2?
(a) Mrs. Levi.
(b) Ernestina Simple.
(c) The Boogeyman.
(d) The Wolfman.

15. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?
(a) Reinvents the wheel.
(b) Becomes a thief.
(c) Wins a lawsuit.
(d) Marries right.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Malloy asks Minnie to put what on an ugly hat?

2. Who claims she will marry Mr. Vandergelder, if asked?

3. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?

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

5. In Act 1, who shaves Mr. Vandergelder?

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