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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. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?
(a) Mr. Vandergelder's taxes.
(b) Mr. Vandergelder's daughter.
(c) Ambrose's loud dog.
(d) Ambrose's lack of ethics.

2. What is the code word for adventure?
(a) Pudding.
(b) Whipped cream.
(c) Apple pie.
(d) Muffins.

3. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?
(a) The wardrobe.
(b) Under the bed.
(c) Behind a tree.
(d) In the car.

4. How much money does Mr. Vandergelder lend Mrs. Levi?
(a) The full amount requested.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) Twenty-five dollars.
(d) He does not give her anything.

5. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife wears what?
(a) Custom-made gowns.
(b) Tablecloths and window curtains.
(c) Finest silks and ribbons.
(d) Trousers and men's shirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Cornelius worked for Mr. Vandergelder?

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

3. In Act 2, who claims to find Mr. Vandergelder unattractive?

4. According to Mrs. Malloy, people think milliners are what?

5. What does Mrs. Levi tell Mr. Vandergelder to order for dinner in New York?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Prior to Cornelius and Barnaby entering the hat shop, who does Mrs. Malloy claim and why?

3. Explain Mrs. Levi's request to Mr. Vandergelder, at the end of Act 1.

4. Describe the character Malachi.

5. How does Joe feel about Mr. Vandergelder? How do you know?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Cornelius plan to stay in the store without buying a hat?

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