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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 1, what does Ambrose ask Ermengarde to do?

2. According to Mr. Vandergelder, merchants don't do business with what?

3. What does Mrs. Levi reveal to Ambrose?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Prior to Cornelius and Barnaby entering the hat shop, who does Mrs. Malloy claim and why?

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

4. At what point does Cornelius admit he and Barnaby are having an adventure? How?

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. Describe the character Malachi.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the different philosophies held by Mr. Vandergelder and Mrs. Levi regarding money.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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