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The Matchmaker Quiz

Thornton Wilder
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The Matchmaker Quiz

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1)

Who are Cornelius and Barnaby hiding from in Act 2? (from Act 2)

Mrs. Levi.
Ernestina Simple.
The Boogeyman.
The Wolfman.
2)

What item falls out of Mrs. Levi's Bible and changes her? (from Act 4)

Five hundred dollars.
An oak leaf.
A lost ring.
Smelling salts.
3)

What type of straw does Mrs. Malloy offer Cornelius? (from Act 2)

Italian.
French.
American.
Spanish.
4)

Where do Cornelius and Barnaby pretend to be from? (from Act 2)

Wicker Park.
Long Island.
West Hollywood.
Yonkers.
5)

In Act 2, what outsider finds Cornelius and Barnaby hiding? (from Act 2)

Mr. Vandergelder.
Ambrose.
Mrs. Levi.
Ermengarde.
6)

How many entrances are available in Act 3? (from Act 3)

2.
3.
1.
0.
7)

Mrs. Levi asks who for permission to marry? (from Act 4)

Mr. Vandergelder.
Her ex husband.
Her parents.
Her deceased husband.
8)

In Act 4, Mr. Vandergelder compliments Mrs. Levi by calling her? (from Act 4)

An awful liar.
An excellent thief.
A wonderful woman.
A penny pincher.
9)

Mrs. Malloy ask Cornelius to take her where? (from Act 2)

The symphony.
Central Park.
Tavern on the Green.
Harmonia Gardens Restaurant.
10)

According to Mrs. Malloy, ribbons will be worn how? (from Act 2)

Not at all.
On a dress.
Down the back.
In the hair.
11)

In Act 3, what is Malachi's current weakness? (from Act 3)

Women.
Blackjack.
Theft.
Whiskey.
12)

When surprised at the restaurant, Malachi suggests Mr. Vandergelder do what? (from Act 3)

Hide.
Sing.
Dance.
Buy strangers dinner.
13)

In Act 2, Cornelius praises what in his speech to the audience? (from Act 2)

Men.
Women.
Politics.
Commerce.
14)

Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done? (from Act 4)

Bathe.
Read her diary.
Take a nap.
Shower.
15)

What is Mrs. Malloy's marriage status? (from Act 2)

Engaged.
Married.
Divorced.
Widow.
16)

Why does Mrs. Malloy kiss Barnaby? (from Act 3)

Cornelius' toast.
She loves him.
To make Mr. Vandergelder jealous.
For a bet.
17)

Why can't Ermengarde prove her identity to her aunt? (from Act 4)

All of these.
Imposters are already at the home.
She does not have the letter.
They have never met.
18)

What name does Cornelius call Rudolph? (from Act 3)

Jackson.
Walter.
Fritz.
Johnny.
19)

What does Mr. Vandergelder do frequently throughout the Matchmaker? (from Act 4)

Complain.
All of these.
Discharge people.
Cause trouble.
20)

In Act 4, what does Mr. Vandergelder tell Mrs. Levi she has? (from Act 4)

A big heart.
Lots of faults.
A limited dowry.
Something on her face.
21)

What does Mr. Vandergelder take back from Mrs. Malloy? (from Act 2)

The roses.
A marriage proposal.
A commission.
The chocolates.
22)

Cornelius thinks the adventure at the restaurant will put him where? (from Act 3)

In jail.
In Mrs. Malloy's good graces.
On America's Most Wanted.
On television.
23)

What drink does Mr. Vandergelder order in advance? (from Act 3)

Black Russian.
A martini.
Wine.
A cosmo.
24)

Why does Cornelius say he will not dance? (from Act 3)

He can't.
He's married.
He's Presbyterian.
He has two left feet.
25)

What does Cornelius want Mrs. Malloy to think of him? (from Act 2)

He's rich.
He's smart.
He's handsome.
He's married.
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