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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. At the beginning of Act 4, how does Miss Van H. feel about life?
(a) Grateful to still have it.
(b) Over it.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Excited.

2. Whom does Cornelius toast?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder.
(b) Ermengarde.
(c) Absent friends.
(d) The ladies.

3. What "miracle" does Cornelius receive from Malachi?
(a) Healing for his cough.
(b) A woman who loves him.
(c) A purse of money.
(d) Friendship and respect.

4. Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done?
(a) Bathe.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Shower.
(d) Read her diary.

5. Cornelius thinks the adventure at the restaurant will put him where?
(a) On television.
(b) In Mrs. Malloy's good graces.
(c) In jail.
(d) On America's Most Wanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ermengarde plan to go after dinner?

2. What type of medicine does Miss Van H. use?

3. What does Mr. Vandergelder lack in Act 4?

4. In Act 4, what gift from Mr. Vandergelder touches Mrs. Levi?

5. Mrs. Malloy suggests Cornelius not be what when ordering?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the cabman worried about, based on Mr. Vandergelder's request?

2. Why does Malachi give a purse of money to Cornelius?

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

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

5. What character change does Ermengarde demonstrate when Miss Van H. plans to leave her and Ambrose in the hall?

6. What does Miss Van H. see as an ultimate act of cruelty?

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

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

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

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

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