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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. In Act 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?
(a) Steal heirlooms.
(b) Elope.
(c) Have his children.
(d) Speak ill of her family.

2. What position does Cornelius hold?
(a) Head clerk.
(b) Administrative assistant.
(c) Judge.
(d) Store manager.

3. In Act 2, what type of outing are Cornelius and Barnaby on?
(a) An adventure.
(b) A drinking binge.
(c) A shopping expedition.
(d) A family meeting.

4. In Act 1, Mr. Vandergelder informs Joe of what secret?
(a) Ermengarde is pregnant.
(b) His company has failed.
(c) Ambrose is a criminal.
(d) He plans to marry.

5. According to legend, Cornelius physically pulled who in a carriage?
(a) Jenny Lind.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) The mayor's wife.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Act 2 take place?

2. According to Mrs. Malloy, ribbons will be worn how?

3. What does Cornelius hope to do to Mrs. Malloy?

4. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?

5. What type of instruction does Mrs. Levi offer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Vandergelder disapprove of his niece's suitor?

3. What conversation between Minnie and Mrs. Malloy mirrors a conversation between Barnaby and Cornelius?

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

5. What does Mrs. Malloy plan to say to Mr. Vandergelder's marriage proposal?

6. Describe the character Malachi.

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. Describe the character Ermengarde.

10. What confusion begins when Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store and lie?

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