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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. For the young people, what is the only thing Miss Van H. cares about?

2. In Act 4, what does Mrs. Levi take from Mrs. Malloy?

3. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?

4. Why does Cornelius say he will not dance?

5. Why can't Ermengarde prove her identity to her aunt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Barnaby protest the bath offered by Miss Van H.?

2. What set of young lovers is Mr. Vandergelder surprised to see at the restaurant and what is his reaction?

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

4. Was Mrs. Levi successful in her schemes from the beginning of the play? Why or why not?

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

6. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The desire for adventure is something that motivates several characters in The Matchmaker. Identify several actions in the play where this desire for adventure caused a character to act in a way that was outside of their typical routine.

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Vandergelder goes to the hat shop because he is considering a proposal to Mrs. Malloy. What factors work to change his mind?

Essay Topic 3

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

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