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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. In Act 2, what purchase do Cornelius and Barnaby fake interest in?

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

3. In Act 2, where do Cornelius and Barnaby hide from Mr. Vandergelder?

4. How old is Ermengarde?

5. In Act 2, how many custom-made items do Cornelius and Barnaby claim to want?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Mrs. Levi's request to Mr. Vandergelder, at the end of Act 1.

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

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

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

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

7. What display of emotion is shown by Mrs. Malloy at the end of Act 2, and why?

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

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

10. Describe the character Ambrose.

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

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

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.

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