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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 4, what does Mr. Vandergelder tell Mrs. Levi she has?
(a) Lots of faults.
(b) A limited dowry.
(c) Something on her face.
(d) A big heart.

2. In Act 4, what pair of lovers does Mr. Vandergelder forgive?
(a) Minnie and Barnaby.
(b) Ermengarde and Barnaby.
(c) Ermengarde and Ambrose.
(d) Cornelius and Mrs. Malloy.

3. What bothers Mr. Vandergelder about letters?
(a) Nobody writes to him.
(b) They are impersonal.
(c) Everyone is dear.
(d) Everyone writes to him.

4. Why does Malachi think Mr. Vandergelder wants to talk to the cabman?
(a) He looks like a relative.
(b) For directions.
(c) For advice.
(d) To buy a cab company.

5. In Act 4, Mr. Vandergelder compliments Mrs. Levi by calling her?
(a) A penny pincher.
(b) An awful liar.
(c) A wonderful woman.
(d) An excellent thief.

6. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder still carry in Act 4?
(a) An engagement ring.
(b) A bottle of French wine.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) The deed to his home.

7. How is Rudolph described?
(a) As a snob.
(b) Loud and overbearing.
(c) Insecure.
(d) Emotional.

8. In Act 4, what type of dancing does Minnie re-enact?
(a) The ballet.
(b) The samba.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The two step.

9. In Act 4, what gift from Mr. Vandergelder touches Mrs. Levi?
(a) French champagne.
(b) Chocolates.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) The purse.

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

11. What does Barnaby say is the moral of The Matchmaker?
(a) Love conquers all.
(b) Never ever give up.
(c) Money buys love.
(d) Live life and have adventure.

12. To whom does Mr. Vandergelder propose?
(a) Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Miss Van H.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Mrs. Levi.

13. In Act 4, what does Miss. Van H. plan to serve her guests?
(a) Tea and cake.
(b) Coffee and gingerbread.
(c) Whiskey and crackers.
(d) Chicken and spirits.

14. What name does Cornelius call Rudolph?
(a) Walter.
(b) Fritz.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Johnny.

15. In Act 3, what is Malachi's current weakness?
(a) Blackjack.
(b) Theft.
(c) Women.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 4, whose clothes is Barnaby wearing?

2. To what does Mrs. Levi compare money?

3. What is Ermengarde worried she is not being?

4. Who does Mrs. Levi introduce to Miss Van H.?

5. Mr. Vandergelder is described as smelling of what?

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