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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. In Act 2, Mr. Vandergelder is told Cornelius lives what?
(a) A double life.
(b) In a mansion.
(c) As if each day is his last.
(d) By the seat of his pants.

2. Mrs. Levi claims she will get what out of helping Ambrose and Ermengarde?
(a) Revenge on Mr. Vandergelder.
(b) Profit and pleasure.
(c) A tip from Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Vicarious romance.

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

4. How long has Cornelius worked for Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Six months.

5. What person do Cornelius and Mrs. Malloy have in common?
(a) Mrs. Levi.
(b) Barnaby.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder.
(d) Ambrose.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Act 2 take place?

2. Mr. Vandergelder is Ermengarde's what?

3. What does Ambrose want, at the beginning of Act 1?

4. Who claims she will marry Mr. Vandergelder, if asked?

5. In Act 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cornelius feel about Mrs. Malloy in Act 2? At what point is this revealed?

2. Mrs. Levi tries to convince Ambrose to get Mr. Vandergelder's blessing. Why?

3. Explain Mrs. Levi's request to Mr. Vandergelder, at the end of Act 1.

4. How does Joe feel about Mr. Vandergelder? How do you know?

5. What task does Mr. Vandergelder give Malachi to complete?

6. Describe the character Malachi.

7. What conversation between Minnie and Mrs. Malloy mirrors a conversation between Barnaby and Cornelius?

8. How does Cornelius plan to stay in the store without buying a hat?

9. What big plans does Mr. Vandergelder have at the beginning of The Matchmaker?

10. Why is Mrs. Malloy annoyed by her reputation?

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