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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. In Act 2, what type of outing are Cornelius and Barnaby on?
(a) A drinking binge.
(b) An adventure.
(c) A shopping expedition.
(d) A family meeting.

2. According to legend, Cornelius physically pulled who in a carriage?
(a) The mayor's wife.
(b) Marilyn Monroe.
(c) Jenny Lind.
(d) Mrs. Levi.

3. In Act 2, what sound is made when a door opens?
(a) Creaking and groaning.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Applause.
(d) Bells.

4. What size is the hat Barnaby wears in Act 2?
(a) Oversized.
(b) Large.
(c) Small.
(d) Medium.

5. What does Mrs. Levi tell Mr. Vandergelder to order for dinner in New York?
(a) Bagels and cream cheese.
(b) Pasta and cheese.
(c) Chicken and wine.
(d) Steak and champagne.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Malloy, ribbons will be worn how?

2. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?

3. How old is Ermengarde?

4. Mrs. Levi claims she will get what out of helping Ambrose and Ermengarde?

5. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Mrs. Levi's request to Mr. Vandergelder, at the end of Act 1.

2. Why do Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store?

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

4. Describe the character Mrs. Levi.

5. How does Mr. Vandergelder's disapproval affect the marriage of his niece?

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

7. Mrs. Levi tries to convince Ambrose to get Mr. Vandergelder's blessing. Why?

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

9. Describe the character Malachi.

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

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