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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Cornelius praises what in his speech to the audience?

2. Who are Cornelius and Barnaby hiding from in Act 2?

3. According to Mrs. Malloy, ribbons will be worn how?

4. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?

5. How old is Ermengarde?

Short Essay Questions

1. What confusion begins when Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store and lie?

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

3. Prior to Cornelius and Barnaby entering the hat shop, who does Mrs. Malloy claim and why?

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

5. Describe the attire worn by Mr. Vandergelder to woo Mrs. Malloy, as well as the gift he brings for her.

6. What does Cornelius do to ensure he can get the time off work to go to New York?

7. Describe the character Malachi.

8. What is Mr. Vandergelder's philosophy on people in the world and what is his history with this diagnosis?

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

10. What does Mrs. Malloy plan to say to Mr. Vandergelder's marriage proposal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The interaction of the characters is a major part in the resolution of the play. Analyze how and why all of the characters are brought together in Act 4 and the resulting conclusion of this meeting.

Essay Topic 2

Who is the Matchmaker? Cite examples from the text to support your theory.

Essay Topic 3

Several characters in The Matchmaker have been married before and lost their spouse. Choose from one of the following characters and examine how this loss affected their life.

- Mr. Vandergelder.

- Mrs. Malloy.

- Mrs. Levi.

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