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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. How old is Ermengarde?

2. What type of men does Mrs. Malloy always encounter?

3. At the opening of the play, what do Ambrose and Mr. Vandergelder fight about?

4. Mrs. Malloy asks Minnie to put what on an ugly hat?

5. How many entrances exist in Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the character Malachi.

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

5. What is Mr. Vandergelder's excuse for not promoting Cornelius to anything of significance?

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

7. Describe the character Ermengarde.

8. Describe the character Ambrose.

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

10. Describe the character Mrs. Levi.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Mr. Vandergelder and one of the following characters in The Matchmaker.

- Ambrose.

- Joe.

- Cornelius.

Essay Topic 2

Who is the Matchmaker? Cite examples from the text to support your theory.

Essay Topic 3

There are many characters in The Matchmaker who are not happy with their lot in life. Select one of the following characters and examine what the character is missing in life and why.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Malloy.

- Mrs. Levi.

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