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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 2, Mrs. Malloy covers for whom?

2. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife wears what?

3. In what city does Act 2 take place?

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

5. Where does Cornelius sleep at night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the character Ermengarde.

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

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

5. What display of emotion is shown by Mrs. Malloy at the end of Act 2, and why?

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

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

8. How does Cornelius plan to stay in the store without buying a hat?

9. Mrs. Levi tries to convince Ambrose to get Mr. Vandergelder's blessing. Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Supporting characters help to move The Matchmaker forward. Choose from one of the following characters and analyze how the character helped to further the plot.

- Barnaby.

- Minnie.

- Malachi.

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

The interaction of the characters is a major part in the resolution of the play. Analyze how and why all of the characters are brought together in Act 4 and the resulting conclusion of this meeting.

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