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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. Where does Act 3 take place?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's local diner.
(b) Steak Gardens.
(c) Central Park Restaurant.
(d) Harmonia Gardens Restaurant.

2. What is Ermengarde worried she is not being?
(a) Interesting.
(b) Proper.
(c) A good niece.
(d) Faithful.

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Levi want from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) To marry him for money.
(b) To marry him for love.
(c) A bottle of French champagne.
(d) An apology.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 4, what pair of lovers does Mr. Vandergelder forgive?

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

4. What main dish does Mrs. Malloy order for Minnie?

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder order in advance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What type of seating arrangement does Mr. Vandergelder request at the restaurant, at the beginning of Act 3?

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

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

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

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