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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?
(a) Slouching.
(b) Flirting with other women.
(c) Smoking cigarettes.
(d) Being friendly to the waiter.

2. What type of medicine does Miss Van H. use?
(a) Smelling salts.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Aspirin.
(d) Lozenges.

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

4. How many entrances and exits are available in Act 4?
(a) One trap door.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. What is Minnie's original order?
(a) Chicken and wine.
(b) A cheese plate and wine.
(c) Sardines on toast and milk.
(d) Tuna on rye and milk.

6. What item falls out of Mrs. Levi's Bible and changes her?
(a) A lost ring.
(b) Smelling salts.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) An oak leaf.

7. In Act 3, Malachi gets what halfway through the night?
(a) Arrested.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Headhunted.
(d) Proposed to.

8. In Act 4, what pair of lovers does Mr. Vandergelder forgive?
(a) Minnie and Barnaby.
(b) Ermengarde and Ambrose.
(c) Ermengarde and Barnaby.
(d) Cornelius and Mrs. Malloy.

9. How many entrances are available in Act 3?
(a) 3.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

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

11. What "miracle" does Cornelius receive from Malachi?
(a) Healing for his cough.
(b) A purse of money.
(c) Friendship and respect.
(d) A woman who loves him.

12. Why does Malachi think Mr. Vandergelder wants to talk to the cabman?
(a) For directions.
(b) He looks like a relative.
(c) To buy a cab company.
(d) For advice.

13. What type of music does Cornelius request at the table?
(a) A marching band.
(b) A German band.
(c) The banjo player.
(d) A violinist.

14. In Act 4, whose clothes is Barnaby wearing?
(a) Minnie's.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's.
(c) Mrs. Malloy's.
(d) Cornelius'.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Mr. Vandergelder want the cabman to go?

2. Miss Van H. tries to pamper "Ermengarde" with what?

3. What does August do when Cornelius opens the champagne?

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

5. In Act 4, Mr. Vandergelder compliments Mrs. Levi by calling her?

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