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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 3, why does Mrs. Levi say kind things about Mr. Vandergelder?

2. Whom does Cook want to call about Ermengarde's absence?

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

4. Cornelius thinks the adventure at the restaurant will put him where?

5. Whose house does Mr. Vandergelder want the cabman to go?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What character change does Ermengarde demonstrate when Miss Van H. plans to leave her and Ambrose in the hall?

4. What does Mrs. Levi do when she realizes Mr. Vandergelder is spying on her, Ermengarde, and Ambrose?

5. What surprising acts of kindness are demonstrated by Mr. Vandergelder at the end of Act 4?

6. What is Miss Van H.'s philosophy on life?

7. Why does Miss Van H. want to help Cornelius?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Vandergelder is the central character in The Matchmaker. Citing examples from the text, examine this character.

1) How is Mr. Vandergelder described?

2) What do other characters say about Mr. Vandergelder?

3) What are some particular actions that help define Mr. Vandergelder?

Essay Topic 2

There are many characters in The Matchmaker who are not happy with their lot in life. Select one of the following characters and examine what the character is missing in life and why.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Malloy.

- Mrs. Levi.

Essay Topic 3

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

- Ambrose.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Levi.

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