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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. Whom does Cook want to call about Ermengarde's absence?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder.
(b) The police.
(c) Ambrose.
(d) Ermengarde.

2. How many entrances are available in Act 3?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

3. Why does Cornelius say he will not dance?
(a) He's Presbyterian.
(b) He has two left feet.
(c) He's married.
(d) He can't.

4. Where does Miss Van H. tell "Ambrose" to warm his feet?
(a) Her bed.
(b) The fire.
(c) Her slippers.
(d) The oven.

5. What is the name of the Cabman's horse?
(a) Old Mare.
(b) Charlene.
(c) Clementine.
(d) Speedy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done?

4. In Act 4, who do the real Ermengarde and Ambrose pretend to be?

5. Miss Van H. tells the men not to worry about what mistake?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

5. What surprising acts of kindness are demonstrated by Mr. Vandergelder at the end of Act 4?

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

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

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

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

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

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