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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Levi predict Mr. Vandergelder's life path?
(a) Reading his palm.
(b) Reviewing his net worth.
(c) Judging his physique.
(d) Reading his fortune.

2. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Cloves.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A pipe.

3. In Act 2, whom does Cornelius develop feelings for?
(a) Ermengarde.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Mrs. Malloy.
(d) His wife.

4. What type of store does Mrs. Molloy own?
(a) Hat store.
(b) Wine shop.
(c) Dress shop.
(d) Book store.

5. What type of instruction does Mrs. Levi offer?
(a) Mandolin and guitar.
(b) Piano and mandolin.
(c) Piano.
(d) Guitar and violin.

6. Where does Cornelius sleep at night?
(a) The Biltmore Hotel.
(b) His car.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder's bran room.
(d) Wherever he can.

7. What type of hat does Cornelius wear in Act 2?
(a) A straw hat.
(b) A baseball cap.
(c) A bowler hat.
(d) A cowboy hat.

8. Whom does Mr. Vandergelder reveal he will propose to?
(a) Mrs. Molloy.
(b) Ermengarde.
(c) Mrs. Levi.
(d) His first true love.

9. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?
(a) He plans to marry.
(b) His company has failed.
(c) Ambrose is a criminal.
(d) Ermengarde is pregnant.

10. How many entrance doorways are there in Act 2?
(a) 2.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

11. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder is dying.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder plans to marry.
(c) Ermengarde sees other men.
(d) Ermengarde has no money.

12. In Act 2, who claims to find Mr. Vandergelder unattractive?
(a) Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Malachi.
(c) Ambrose.
(d) Minnie.

13. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife is what?
(a) Simple, domestic, practical.
(b) Honest and ethical.
(c) Gifted with an open heart and a closed mouth.
(d) Reasonable and interesting.

14. Ambrose tells Ermengarde she has the soul of a what?
(a) Field mouse.
(b) Trucker.
(c) Lion.
(d) Wanton woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Cornelius and Barnaby pretend to be from?

2. According to Mrs. Malloy, people think milliners are what?

3. Mrs. Malloy ask Cornelius to take her where?

4. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?

5. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?

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