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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What position does Cornelius hold?
(a) Administrative assistant.
(b) Head clerk.
(c) Judge.
(d) Store manager.

3. What is Mrs. Malloy's marriage status?
(a) Divorced.
(b) Engaged.
(c) Widow.
(d) Married.

4. What type of shoes does Minnie wear?
(a) Docksiders.
(b) High heels.
(c) Felt overshoes.
(d) Rubber boots.

5. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?
(a) Ermengarde sees other men.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder plans to marry.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder is dying.
(d) Ermengarde has no money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, what sound is made when a door opens?

2. Where does Act 1 take place?

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

4. Who dislikes the milliner business?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Malloy plan to say to Mr. Vandergelder's marriage proposal?

2. What does Cornelius do to ensure he can get the time off work to go to New York?

3. How does Cornelius plan to stay in the store without buying a hat?

4. How does Mrs. Malloy feel about being a milliner?

5. How does Cornelius feel about Mrs. Malloy in Act 2? At what point is this revealed?

6. Describe the character Malachi.

7. What has Mrs. Levi discovered about Mr. Vandergelder and what does she plan to do about it?

8. Describe the character Ermengarde.

9. Why does Mr. Vandergelder disapprove of his niece's suitor?

10. Why is Mrs. Malloy annoyed by her reputation?

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