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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 3, why does Mrs. Levi say kind things about Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) She hopes he'll become kind.
(b) She's unable to be unkind.
(c) She knows he's listening.
(d) He pays her to do it.

2. Miss Van H. tries to pamper "Ermengarde" with what?
(a) A new silk robe.
(b) A foot rub.
(c) A hot bath.
(d) Smelling salts.

3. Why does Cornelius knock over a table?
(a) Mrs. Malloy tells him to.
(b) He gets angry at Malachi.
(c) To punctuate a joke.
(d) He does not like his dinner.

4. To what does Mrs. Levi compare money?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Prison.
(c) Fresh leaves.
(d) Manure.

5. Cornelius thinks the adventure at the restaurant will put him where?
(a) On America's Most Wanted.
(b) On television.
(c) In jail.
(d) In Mrs. Malloy's good graces.

6. In Act 4, who do the real Ermengarde and Ambrose pretend to be?
(a) Mrs. Levi and Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Ermengarde and Mr. Vandergelder.
(c) Ermengarde and Cornelius.
(d) Ermengarde and Barnaby.

7. Where does Ermengarde plan to go after dinner?
(a) Aunt Flora's.
(b) Mrs. Levi's.
(c) Ambrose's.
(d) Home.

8. What main dish does Mrs. Malloy order for Minnie?
(a) Lobster.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Quail.
(d) Foi gras.

9. According to Malachi, what do more people want instead of breaking into homes?
(a) To break out.
(b) To pick pockets.
(c) To break into offices.
(d) To rob banks.

10. What does Mrs. Levi want from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) To marry him for money.
(b) An apology.
(c) To marry him for love.
(d) A bottle of French champagne.

11. In Act 4, what does Mrs. Levi take from Mrs. Malloy?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's purse.
(b) Her engagement ring.
(c) Advice.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder's heart.

12. Who does Mrs. Levi introduce to Miss Van H.?
(a) Mrs. Malloy and Minnie.
(b) Cornelius and Barnaby.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder and Ermengarde.
(d) Ambrose and Cornelius.

13. When surprised at the restaurant, Malachi suggests Mr. Vandergelder do what?
(a) Hide.
(b) Buy strangers dinner.
(c) Dance.
(d) Sing.

14. What former weakness does Malachi confess to the audience?
(a) Overeating.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Women.

15. Why does Malachi think Mr. Vandergelder wants to talk to the cabman?
(a) For directions.
(b) He looks like a relative.
(c) To buy a cab company.
(d) For advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. At whose home does Act 4 take place?

2. What does Mrs. Malloy want to give to Minnie's hair?

3. How is Rudolph described?

4. In Act 4, what pair of lovers does Mr. Vandergelder forgive?

5. In Act 4, what does Miss. Van H. plan to serve her guests?

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