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

2. In Act 2, Mr. Vandergelder is told Cornelius lives what?
(a) By the seat of his pants.
(b) As if each day is his last.
(c) A double life.
(d) In a mansion.

3. Mrs. Levi suggests Mr. Vandergelder make Cornelius what?
(a) Family.
(b) Partner.
(c) Move out.
(d) Work harder.

4. What does Cornelius want Mrs. Malloy to think of him?
(a) He's married.
(b) He's handsome.
(c) He's smart.
(d) He's rich.

5. What type of transportation does Mr. Vandergelder own?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A Porsche.
(c) A station wagon.
(d) A buggy.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to legend, Cornelius physically pulled who in a carriage?

2. Who dislikes the milliner business?

3. What makes Cornelius and Barnaby sneeze?

4. Mr. Vandergelder enters Act 2 with whom?

5. In Act 2, what sound is made when a door opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cornelius do to ensure he can get the time off work to go to New York?

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

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

4. Describe the attire worn by Mr. Vandergelder to woo Mrs. Malloy, as well as the gift he brings for her.

5. Describe the character Malachi.

6. How does Cornelius feel about Mrs. Malloy in Act 2? At what point is this revealed?

7. How do Cornelius and Barnaby describe Mr. Vandergelder to Mrs. Malloy?

8. Why do Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store?

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

10. How does Mrs. Malloy feel about being a milliner?

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