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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 Mr. Vandergelder, what percentage of the world is "fools"?

2. What person do Cornelius and Mrs. Malloy have in common?

3. Where does Mrs. Levi instruct Mr. Vandergelder to meet his should-be bride?

4. What type of transportation does Mr. Vandergelder own?

5. Mrs. Malloy ask Cornelius to take her where?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Mr. Vandergelder's philosophy on people in the world and what is his history with this diagnosis?

9. Why do Cornelius and Barnaby enter the hat store?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Vandergelder goes to the hat shop because he is considering a proposal to Mrs. Malloy. What factors work to change his mind?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Vandergelder has a particular work ethic. Based on the text, describe it in detail.

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