The Matchmaker | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1

1. Where does Act 1 take place?

Mr. Vandergelder's living room.

2. Yonkers is how many miles north of New York City?

15.

3. What type of store does Mr. Vandergelder run?

Hay, feed, and provision.

4. How many entrances exist in Act 1?

3.

5. In Act 1, a ladder extends down from what?

A trap door.

6. What kind of bag does Mr. Vandergelder own?

Gladstone.

7. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?

A cigar.

8. In Act 1, who shaves Mr. Vandergelder?

Joe Scanlon.

9. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?

Angry.

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

An artist.

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

Mr. Vandergelder's daughter.

12. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?