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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. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?
(a) Twenty-five dollars.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) He does not give her anything.
(d) The full amount requested.

2. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) Under the bed.
(b) The wardrobe.
(c) In the car.
(d) Behind a tree.

3. Mrs. Malloy asks Minnie to put what on an ugly hat?
(a) Money.
(b) A feather.
(c) A sponge.
(d) Ribbons.

4. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?
(a) Leaves the room.
(b) Fakes a fit of coughing and sneezing.
(c) Pretends to lose his hearing.
(d) Gives her counterfeit bills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Cornelius and Barnaby pretend to be from?

2. What does Ambrose want, at the beginning of Act 1?

3. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?

4. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife eats what?

5. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be bride's father is a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Cornelius and Barnaby describe Mr. Vandergelder to Mrs. Malloy?

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

3. What display of emotion is shown by Mrs. Malloy at the end of Act 2, and why?

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

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

6. Who builds up Cornelius to be a legend, confusing both Mrs. Malloy and Mr. Vandergelder? Why?

7. Describe the attire worn by Mr. Vandergelder to woo Mrs. Malloy, as well as the gift he brings for her.

8. What task does Mr. Vandergelder give Malachi to complete?

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

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

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