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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of shoes does Minnie wear?
(a) Docksiders.
(b) High heels.
(c) Felt overshoes.
(d) Rubber boots.

2. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder give to Mrs. Malloy?
(a) Roses.
(b) A hat.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) A dress.

3. In Act 1, what prevents Cornelius from an automatic promotion?
(a) His age.
(b) His attraction to Ermengarde.
(c) His attitude.
(d) His lack of experience.

4. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?
(a) Ermengarde has no money.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder plans to marry.
(c) Mr. Vandergelder is dying.
(d) Ermengarde sees other men.

5. In Act 2, Cornelius praises what in his speech to the audience?
(a) Women.
(b) Politics.
(c) Men.
(d) Commerce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Vandergelder reveal he will propose to?

2. Ambrose is in what mood at the beginning of Act 1?

3. Where does Cornelius sleep at night?

4. What does Mr. Vandergelder smoke at the beginning of the play?

5. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character Ermengarde.

2. Who builds up Cornelius to be a legend, confusing both Mrs. Malloy and Mr. Vandergelder? Why?

3. What task does Mr. Vandergelder give Malachi to complete?

4. How does Mr. Vandergelder's disapproval affect the marriage of his niece?

5. Why is Mrs. Malloy annoyed by her reputation?

6. Describe the character Ambrose.

7. What big plans does Mr. Vandergelder have at the beginning of The Matchmaker?

8. Mrs. Levi tries to convince Ambrose to get Mr. Vandergelder's blessing. Why?

9. What worries Minnie about Mr. Vandergelder's potential marriage proposal?

10. At the beginning of The Matchmaker, what is the relationship between Cornelius and Mr. Vandergelder?

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