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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. What does Mr. Vandergelder take back from Mrs. Malloy?
(a) The roses.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) A commission.
(d) The chocolates.

2. What type of store does Mrs. Molloy own?
(a) Book store.
(b) Dress shop.
(c) Wine shop.
(d) Hat store.

3. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) Under the bed.
(b) In the car.
(c) The wardrobe.
(d) Behind a tree.

4. What position does Cornelius hold?
(a) Head clerk.
(b) Judge.
(c) Administrative assistant.
(d) Store manager.

5. How old is Ermengarde?
(a) 18.
(b) 30.
(c) 24.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what location does Act 2 take place?

2. In Act 2, what sound is made when a door opens?

3. Mr. Vandergelder enters Act 2 with whom?

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

5. What gives away Cornelius and Barnaby's hiding place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Mrs. Levi's request to Mr. Vandergelder, at the end of Act 1.

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

3. Describe the character Ambrose.

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

5. What has Mrs. Levi discovered about Mr. Vandergelder and what does she plan to do about it?

6. What task does Mr. Vandergelder give Malachi to complete?

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

8. Describe the character Malachi.

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

10. Who builds up Cornelius to be a legend, confusing both Mrs. Malloy and Mr. Vandergelder? Why?

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