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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Levi says Mr. Vandergelder must do what by the end of the week?
(a) Sell his shop.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Pay her back.
(d) Get married.

2. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife wears what?
(a) Tablecloths and window curtains.
(b) Finest silks and ribbons.
(c) Trousers and men's shirts.
(d) Custom-made gowns.

3. According to Mrs. Malloy, ribbons will be worn how?
(a) Down the back.
(b) In the hair.
(c) Not at all.
(d) On a dress.

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

5. What does Mrs. Levi suffer from?
(a) A desire to see others in love.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Gout.
(d) Boredom.

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

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

8. According to Mrs. Malloy, marriage offers excellent _______.
(a) Romance.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Privilege.
(d) Fights.

9. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's taxes.
(b) Ambrose's loud dog.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder's daughter.
(d) Ambrose's lack of ethics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?

2. What makes Cornelius and Barnaby sneeze?

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

4. Yonkers is how many miles north of New York City?

5. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder give to Mrs. Malloy?

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