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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Miss Van H. mistake for Ermengarde and Ambrose?
(a) Ermengarde and Barnaby.
(b) Cornelius and Barnaby.
(c) Ambrose and Mrs. Malloy.
(d) Mrs. Levi and Mr. Vandergelder.

2. Mrs. Malloy suggests Cornelius not be what when ordering?
(a) Extravagant.
(b) Cheap.
(c) Shy.
(d) Vegetarian.

3. What does August do when Cornelius opens the champagne?
(a) Bursts into tears.
(b) Yells, "Opa!"
(c) Applauds his skill.
(d) Gives him a tip.

4. In Act 4, what is the home filled with?
(a) Colorful knickknacks.
(b) Children.
(c) Pictures of birds.
(d) Leftover desserts.

5. In Act 4, what gift from Mr. Vandergelder touches Mrs. Levi?
(a) An engagement ring.
(b) The purse.
(c) French champagne.
(d) Chocolates.

6. In Act 4, what type of dancing does Minnie re-enact?
(a) The waltz.
(b) The samba.
(c) The ballet.
(d) The two step.

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

8. Mrs. Levi finds "pretty girls" unable to do what?
(a) "Attract a rich husband."
(b) "Improve their other advantages."
(c) "Speak ill of others."
(d) "Use their brain."

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

10. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?
(a) Flirting with other women.
(b) Smoking cigarettes.
(c) Slouching.
(d) Being friendly to the waiter.

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

12. In Act 3, how does the restaurant want to separate the tables?
(a) A koi pond.
(b) The band.
(c) A screen.
(d) Quilts.

13. For the young people, what is the only thing Miss Van H. cares about?
(a) They are so fashionable.
(b) They are good looking.
(c) They mind their manners.
(d) They are in love.

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

15. In Act 4, Mr. Vandergelder compliments Mrs. Levi by calling her?
(a) An awful liar.
(b) A wonderful woman.
(c) A penny pincher.
(d) An excellent thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the response to Mr. Vandergelder's marriage proposal?

2. What is Ermengarde worried she is not being?

3. How is Rudolph described?

4. How many entrances and exits are available in Act 4?

5. What is the name of the Cabman's horse?

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