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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. What type of transportation does Mr. Vandergelder own?

3. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

4. According to Mrs. Malloy, marriage offers excellent _______.

5. Ambrose is dressed as what, at the beginning of Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store?

3. What worries Minnie about Mr. Vandergelder's potential marriage proposal?

4. How does Mr. Vandergelder's disapproval affect the marriage of his niece?

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

6. What does Mrs. Malloy tell Minnie the best part of marriage is?

7. What is Mr. Vandergelder's excuse for not promoting Cornelius to anything of significance?

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

9. How do Cornelius and Barnaby describe Mr. Vandergelder to Mrs. Malloy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Miss Van H. and her lot in life. Why is this significant to the conclusion of The Matchmaker?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following characters and describe their physical appearance, relationship with others, and personal motivation.

- Ambrose.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Levi.

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of The Matchmaker, the character Malachi is presented as a fool. What other, surprising role does Malachi play throughout the play?

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