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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. According to Mrs. Levi, Mr. Vandergelder's should-be wife eats what?

2. What is Mrs. Malloy's marriage status?

3. What set piece takes up the middle of the back wall in Act 2?

4. Who reveals Ermengarde's whereabouts at the beginning of Act 1?

5. In Act 1, whom does Mrs. Levi say she hoped Mr. Vandergelder would marry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mrs. Malloy annoyed by her reputation?

3. Describe the character Malachi.

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the character Mrs. Levi.

9. Describe the character Ambrose.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Instead of exposing the fraud of Cornelius and Barnaby in Act 2, Mrs. Levi encourages it. Why does she do this?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the play, Mr. Vandergelder is seen as all powerful, controlling many of the characters' lives. Citing examples from the text, examine how Mr. Vandergelder's hold over the characters lessens throughout The Matchmaker and why.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters and describe their physical appearance, relationship with others, and personal motivation.

- Ambrose.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Levi.

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