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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Malloy suggests Cornelius not be what when ordering?
(a) Cheap.
(b) Extravagant.
(c) Vegetarian.
(d) Shy.

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

3. In Act 4, what does Mrs. Levi take from Mrs. Malloy?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's heart.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's purse.
(c) Advice.
(d) Her engagement ring.

4. When surprised at the restaurant, Malachi suggests Mr. Vandergelder do what?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sing.
(c) Buy strangers dinner.
(d) Hide.

5. To what does Mrs. Levi compare money?
(a) Prison.
(b) Fresh leaves.
(c) Manure.
(d) Freedom.

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

7. Cornelius thinks the adventure at the restaurant will put him where?
(a) In Mrs. Malloy's good graces.
(b) On television.
(c) On America's Most Wanted.
(d) In jail.

8. How is Rudolph described?
(a) As a snob.
(b) Insecure.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Loud and overbearing.

9. In Act 3, why does Mrs. Levi say kind things about Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) He pays her to do it.
(b) She knows he's listening.
(c) She's unable to be unkind.
(d) She hopes he'll become kind.

10. Who is Mr. Vandergelder surprised to see together in Act 3?
(a) Mrs. Levi and Ambrose.
(b) Mrs. Levi and Malachi.
(c) Ermengarde, Ambrose, and Mrs. Levi.
(d) Rudolph and Ermengarde.

11. In Act 4, what is the home filled with?
(a) Children.
(b) Leftover desserts.
(c) Colorful knickknacks.
(d) Pictures of birds.

12. What does Mrs. Levi want from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) To marry him for money.
(b) An apology.
(c) To marry him for love.
(d) A bottle of French champagne.

13. What bothers Mr. Vandergelder about letters?
(a) Everyone is dear.
(b) Everyone writes to him.
(c) They are impersonal.
(d) Nobody writes to him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Mr. Vandergelder asks for a table that seats how many?

2. Why does Cornelius say he will not dance?

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

4. How many entrances are available in Act 3?

5. In Act 4, what gift from Mr. Vandergelder touches Mrs. Levi?

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