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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. How many entrances exist in Act 1?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.
2. Mr. Vandergelder suggests Mrs. Malloy's workers deserve what?
(a) A wage increase.
(b) A bonus.
(c) A wage decrease.
(d) Free merchandise.
3. In what location does Act 2 take place?
(a) Mrs. Malloy's hat shop.
(b) Jon Gibbs' steakhouse.
(c) Minnie Meyer's dress shop.
(d) Joseph Crane's auto shop.
4. Who dislikes the milliner business?
(a) Mrs. Malloy.
(b) Mrs. Levi.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Mr. Vandergelder.
5. What set piece takes up the middle of the back wall in Act 2?
(a) A slide.
(b) A large sofa.
(c) A coat rack.
(d) Tea tables.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?
2. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?
3. What does Malachi claim to want from Mr. Vandergelder?
4. What type of hat does Cornelius wear in Act 2?
5. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Mr. Vandergelder's excuse for not promoting Cornelius to anything of significance?
2. Explain Mrs. Levi's request to Mr. Vandergelder, at the end of Act 1.
3. How does Mr. Vandergelder's disapproval affect the marriage of his niece?
4. Mrs. Levi tries to convince Ambrose to get Mr. Vandergelder's blessing. Why?
5. How does Joe feel about Mr. Vandergelder? How do you know?
6. How does Cornelius feel about Mrs. Malloy in Act 2? At what point is this revealed?
7. At what point does Cornelius admit he and Barnaby are having an adventure? How?
8. At the beginning of The Matchmaker, what is the relationship between Cornelius and Mr. Vandergelder?
9. Prior to Cornelius and Barnaby entering the hat shop, who does Mrs. Malloy claim and why?
10. Why do Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store?
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