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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. Mrs. Levi asks who for permission to marry?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Her ex husband.
(c) Her deceased husband.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder.

2. In Act 4, what does Mrs. Levi take from Mrs. Malloy?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's purse.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's heart.
(c) Her engagement ring.
(d) Advice.

3. How many entrances and exits are available in Act 4?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) One trap door.
(d) Two.

4. Who is August bringing champagne for?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) The queen.
(c) The mayor.
(d) His fiancé.

5. At whose home does Act 4 take place?
(a) Mrs. Malloy's.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's.
(c) Miss Flora Van Huysen's.
(d) Miss Levi's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many entrances are available in Act 3?

2. Whom does Miss Van H. mistake for Ermengarde and Ambrose?

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

4. In Act 4, what does Mr. Vandergelder tell Mrs. Levi she has?

5. To what does Malachi compare being employed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mrs. Malloy do at the restaurant that makes her feel young?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

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