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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. What "miracle" does Cornelius receive from Malachi?

2. What is the response to Mr. Vandergelder's marriage proposal?

3. In Act 4, what pair of lovers does Mr. Vandergelder forgive?

4. According to Malachi, what do more people want instead of breaking into homes?

5. What is Mrs. Levi's maiden name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Van H. think when Cornelius insists he is not who she thinks he is?

2. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

3. Why is Mrs. Malloy's comment about extravagance at dinner ironic?

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

5. What actions show Miss Van H. to be an eccentric character?

6. Who benefits and who loses from the lost purse of money?

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

8. Why does Miss Van H. decide to help the second group that shows up at her home, even though she is not sure who they are?

9. What type of unwanted advice does Malachi deliver at the beginning of Act 3?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. How does this setting add to the conflict in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Vandergelder has a particular work ethic. Based on the text, describe it in detail.

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