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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. What does Cornelius want Mrs. Malloy to think of him?

2. How much does Mrs. Levi want to borrow from Mr. Vandergelder?

3. According to legend, what did the Hackls build?

4. In Act 1, how does Joe call Cornelius?

5. In Act 2, what type of outing are Cornelius and Barnaby on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Cornelius and Barnaby describe Mr. Vandergelder to Mrs. Malloy?

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

4. Describe the character Mrs. Levi.

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Cornelius feel about Mrs. Malloy in Act 2? At what point is this revealed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Vandergelder is the central character in The Matchmaker. Citing examples from the text, examine this character.

1) How is Mr. Vandergelder described?

2) What do other characters say about Mr. Vandergelder?

3) What are some particular actions that help define Mr. Vandergelder?

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

Describe the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. How does this setting add to the conflict in the play?

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