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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 3, why does Mrs. Levi say kind things about Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) She's unable to be unkind.
(b) He pays her to do it.
(c) She hopes he'll become kind.
(d) She knows he's listening.

2. When surprised at the restaurant, Malachi suggests Mr. Vandergelder do what?
(a) Buy strangers dinner.
(b) Sing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Hide.

3. In Act 3, Mr. Vandergelder asks for a table that seats how many?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Whom does Cornelius toast?
(a) The ladies.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder.
(c) Ermengarde.
(d) Absent friends.

5. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?
(a) Being friendly to the waiter.
(b) Smoking cigarettes.
(c) Flirting with other women.
(d) Slouching.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Miss Van H. feels it is difficult to be what?

3. Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done?

4. What does Barnaby say is the moral of The Matchmaker?

5. Why does Cornelius knock over a table?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Van H. offer to do Barnaby to prevent him from getting cold in the bath and why is this comedic?

2. Why is Ermengarde worried about being in a restaurant with Ambrose?

3. Why is Mrs. Malloy's comment about extravagance at dinner ironic?

4. Why does Malachi give a purse of money to Cornelius?

5. What is the cabman worried about, based on Mr. Vandergelder's request?

6. What does Miss Van H. think when Cornelius insists he is not who she thinks he is?

7. What does Miss Van H. see as an ultimate act of cruelty?

8. What does Mrs. Malloy do at the restaurant that makes her feel young?

9. What does the money give Cornelius the courage to do?

10. Why does Mrs. Malloy hesitate to return Mr. Vandergelder's purse?

(see the answer keys)

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