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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Vandergelder do frequently throughout the Matchmaker?
(a) Cause trouble.
(b) All of these.
(c) Discharge people.
(d) Complain.

2. For the young people, what is the only thing Miss Van H. cares about?
(a) They mind their manners.
(b) They are in love.
(c) They are good looking.
(d) They are so fashionable.

3. Where does Ermengarde plan to go after dinner?
(a) Ambrose's.
(b) Mrs. Levi's.
(c) Aunt Flora's.
(d) Home.

4. Miss Van H. tells the men not to worry about what mistake?
(a) Forgetting her birthday.
(b) Spilling coffee.
(c) Misleading their brides.
(d) Who is who.

5. Why can't Ermengarde prove her identity to her aunt?
(a) Imposters are already at the home.
(b) She does not have the letter.
(c) They have never met.
(d) All of these.

6. Miss Van H. feels it is difficult to be what?
(a) Old and married.
(b) A factory worker.
(c) Senile.
(d) Young and in love.

7. What type of accent does Rudolph have?
(a) Southern.
(b) Russian.
(c) Mexican.
(d) German.

8. Where does Miss Van H. tell "Ambrose" to warm his feet?
(a) The fire.
(b) Her slippers.
(c) Her bed.
(d) The oven.

9. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder still carry in Act 4?
(a) The deed to his home.
(b) A bottle of French wine.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) An engagement ring.

10. In Act 3, how does the restaurant want to separate the tables?
(a) A koi pond.
(b) The band.
(c) A screen.
(d) Quilts.

11. Why does Mrs. Malloy kiss Barnaby?
(a) For a bet.
(b) Cornelius' toast.
(c) To make Mr. Vandergelder jealous.
(d) She loves him.

12. In Act 4, what does Mr. Vandergelder tell Mrs. Levi she has?
(a) Lots of faults.
(b) A big heart.
(c) Something on her face.
(d) A limited dowry.

13. To whom does Mr. Vandergelder propose?
(a) Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Miss Van H.
(c) Mrs. Levi.
(d) Minnie.

14. What does Barnaby say is the moral of The Matchmaker?
(a) Money buys love.
(b) Love conquers all.
(c) Never ever give up.
(d) Live life and have adventure.

15. Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done?
(a) Shower.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Read her diary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What former weakness does Malachi confess to the audience?

2. What drink does Mr. Vandergelder order in advance?

3. To what does Malachi compare being employed?

4. In Act 4, whose clothes is Barnaby wearing?

5. How many entrances are available in Act 3?

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