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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 outsider finds Cornelius and Barnaby hiding?
(a) Ambrose.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Ermengarde.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder.

2. Mrs. Malloy ask Cornelius to take her where?
(a) Tavern on the Green.
(b) Harmonia Gardens Restaurant.
(c) Central Park.
(d) The symphony.

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

4. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?
(a) Cloves.
(b) A cigar.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A pipe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?

2. What does Mrs. Levi suffer from?

3. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?

4. In Act 2, whom does Cornelius develop feelings for?

5. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character Malachi.

2. What conversation between Minnie and Mrs. Malloy mirrors a conversation between Barnaby and Cornelius?

3. How does Joe feel about Mr. Vandergelder? How do you know?

4. Describe the character Ermengarde.

5. Describe the character Mrs. Levi.

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

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

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

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

10. What is Mr. Vandergelder's excuse for not promoting Cornelius to anything of significance?

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