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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Levi tells Mr. Vandergelder she will be rich if she does what?

2. How much money does Cornelius have in Mr. Vandergelder's safe?

3. What gift does Mr. Vandergelder give to Mrs. Malloy?

4. What does Mr. Vandergelder do to avoid lending money to Mrs. Levi?

5. In Act 2, what outsider finds Cornelius and Barnaby hiding?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What has Mrs. Levi discovered about Mr. Vandergelder and what does she plan to do about it?

6. At what point does Cornelius admit he and Barnaby are having an adventure? How?

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

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

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

10. Who builds up Cornelius to be a legend, confusing both Mrs. Malloy and Mr. Vandergelder? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Supporting characters help to move The Matchmaker forward. Choose from one of the following characters and analyze how the character helped to further the plot.

- Barnaby.

- Minnie.

- Malachi.

Essay Topic 2

The desire for adventure is something that motivates several characters in The Matchmaker. Identify several actions in the play where this desire for adventure caused a character to act in a way that was outside of their typical routine.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the different philosophies held by Mr. Vandergelder and Mrs. Levi regarding money.

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