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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. What name does Cornelius call Rudolph?
(a) Fritz.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Walter.

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

3. In Act 4, what does Miss. Van H. plan to serve her guests?
(a) Chicken and spirits.
(b) Tea and cake.
(c) Coffee and gingerbread.
(d) Whiskey and crackers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When surprised at the restaurant, Malachi suggests Mr. Vandergelder do what?

2. What type of accent does Rudolph have?

3. What bothers Mr. Vandergelder about letters?

4. Mrs. Levi finds "pretty girls" unable to do what?

5. In Act 4, whose clothes is Barnaby wearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of unwanted advice does Malachi deliver at the beginning of Act 3?

2. Why is Cornelius worried, upon taking Mrs. Malloy and Minnie out to dinner?

3. At the restaurant, what surprises Mrs. Malloy about Millie?

4. Was Mrs. Levi successful in her schemes from the beginning of the play? Why or why not?

5. Why are Cornelius and Barnaby delivered to Miss Van H.'s house?

6. Why is Mrs. Malloy's comment about extravagance at dinner ironic?

7. What does Miss Van H. think when Cornelius insists he is not who she thinks he is?

8. What is Miss Van H.'s philosophy on life?

9. Why is Ermengarde worried about being in a restaurant with Ambrose?

10. What set of young lovers is Mr. Vandergelder surprised to see at the restaurant and what is his reaction?

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