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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. Miss Van H. tells the men not to worry about what mistake?
(a) Who is who.
(b) Forgetting her birthday.
(c) Misleading their brides.
(d) Spilling coffee.

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

3. What is Mrs. Levi's maiden name?
(a) Rachel Gilcroy.
(b) Emily Vandergelder.
(c) Bernice Scott.
(d) Dolly Gallagher.

4. What does Miss Van H. hit Mr. Vandergelder with?
(a) A cane.
(b) A chair.
(c) Her fan.
(d) A folded newspaper.

5. In Act 4, Mr. Vandergelder compliments Mrs. Levi by calling her?
(a) A wonderful woman.
(b) A penny pincher.
(c) An excellent thief.
(d) An awful liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Vandergelder surprised to see together in Act 3?

2. How much does Mr. Vandergelder first offer the cabman for services?

3. What drink does Mr. Vandergelder order in advance?

4. How is August described?

5. According to Malachi, what do more people want instead of breaking into homes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who benefits and who loses from the lost purse of money?

2. What does Miss Van H. offer to do Barnaby to prevent him from getting cold in the bath and why is this comedic?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Malloy hesitate to return Mr. Vandergelder's purse?

5. What does the money give Cornelius the courage to do?

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

7. Who is the second group to show up at Miss Van H.'s house and how does Miss Van H. treat them?

8. Why does Miss Van H. want to help Cornelius?

9. What does Mrs. Levi do when she realizes Mr. Vandergelder is spying on her, Ermengarde, and 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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