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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?
(a) Screaming at the top of his lungs.
(b) Sending a note via messenger.
(c) On the telephone.
(d) Stamping three times.

2. Mrs. Levi says Mr. Vandergelder must do what by the end of the week?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Sell his shop.
(c) Get married.
(d) Pay her back.

3. What does Ambrose want, at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) To buy Mr. Vandergelder's business.
(b) To marry Ermengarde.
(c) To build a bridge.
(d) To earn fame and fortune.

4. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?
(a) His age.
(b) His attitude.
(c) His attraction to Ermengarde.
(d) His lack of experience.

5. What kind of bag does Mr. Vandergelder own?
(a) Swiss Army.
(b) Gladstone.
(c) Louis Vuitton.
(d) Carpet Brand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Levi suffer from?

2. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife eats what?

3. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife is what?

4. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?

5. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?

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