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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joe refuse to do, even for fifty cents?
(a) Reveal a secret.
(b) Dye hair.
(c) Shave a man bald.
(d) Speak bad of someone.

2. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife eats what?
(a) Creams and tarts.
(b) Meat and potatoes.
(c) As little as possible.
(d) Apples and lettuce.

3. When do Mrs. Levi and Mr. Vandergelder plan to meet outside Mrs. Malloy's store?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 4:30 p.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 5:00 p.m.

4. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) He does not give her anything.
(c) Twenty-five dollars.
(d) The full amount requested.

5. Where does Mrs. Levi instruct Mr. Vandergelder to meet his should-be bride?
(a) Fifth and Broadway.
(b) Harmonia Gardens.
(c) Central Park.
(d) Badgley Place.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?

2. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

3. What kind of bag does Mr. Vandergelder own?

4. What does Mrs. Levi accidentally give to Ambrose?

5. According to Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?

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