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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, what purchase do Cornelius and Barnaby fake interest in?
(a) A dress.
(b) Flour.
(c) A hat.
(d) A puppy.

2. What kind of bag does Mr. Vandergelder own?
(a) Carpet Brand.
(b) Louis Vuitton.
(c) Swiss Army.
(d) Gladstone.

3. "Marriage is a bribe designed to make a housekeeper think she's..." what?
(a) "Appreciated."
(b) "A homemaker."
(c) "Worth her wage."
(d) "A queen."

4. Who claims she will marry Mr. Vandergelder, if asked?
(a) Mrs. Levi.
(b) Minnie.
(c) Ermengarde.
(d) Mrs. Malloy.

5. Ambrose is dressed as what, at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) An artist.
(b) A king.
(c) A policeman.
(d) An invalid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 2, what type of outing are Cornelius and Barnaby on?

3. In what city does Act 2 take place?

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

5. What type of hat does Cornelius wear in Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character Malachi.

2. Why does Mr. Vandergelder disapprove of his niece's suitor?

3. How does Mrs. Malloy feel about being a milliner?

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

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

6. What big plans does Mr. Vandergelder have at the beginning of The Matchmaker?

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

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

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

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

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