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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's Malachi philosophy on liking an employer?
(a) It's impossible.
(b) It's duty for every man.
(c) You have to work at it.
(d) It's easy.

2. What is Mrs. Levi's maiden name?
(a) Dolly Gallagher.
(b) Bernice Scott.
(c) Emily Vandergelder.
(d) Rachel Gilcroy.

3. What does Mr. Vandergelder give Cornelius?
(a) A bottle of French champagne.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) Business partnership.

4. What name does Cornelius call Rudolph?
(a) Fritz.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Walter.

5. What does Barnaby say is the moral of The Matchmaker?
(a) Love conquers all.
(b) Money buys love.
(c) Live life and have adventure.
(d) Never ever give up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done?

2. How many entrances and exits are available in Act 4?

3. What drink does Mr. Vandergelder order in advance?

4. What type of accent does Rudolph have?

5. In Act 3, what is Malachi's current weakness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ermengarde worried about being in a restaurant with Ambrose?

2. What set of young lovers is Mr. Vandergelder surprised to see at the restaurant and what is his reaction?

3. Why does Mrs. Malloy hesitate to return Mr. Vandergelder's purse?

4. Why is Mrs. Malloy's comment about extravagance at dinner ironic?

5. Why does Barnaby protest the bath offered by Miss Van H.?

6. Why are Cornelius and Barnaby delivered to Miss Van H.'s house?

7. At the restaurant, what surprises Mrs. Malloy about Millie?

8. What does Mrs. Malloy do at the restaurant that makes her feel young?

9. Who benefits and who loses from the lost purse of money?

10. Why does Miss Van H. decide to help the second group that shows up at her home, even though she is not sure who they are?

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