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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. Mrs. Malloy suggests Cornelius not be what when ordering?

2. What's Malachi philosophy on liking an employer?

3. In Act 4, who do the real Ermengarde and Ambrose pretend to be?

4. What does Barnaby say is the moral of The Matchmaker?

5. What type of music does Cornelius request at the table?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Van H. think when Cornelius insists he is not who she thinks he is?

2. Why does Mrs. Malloy hesitate to return Mr. Vandergelder's purse?

3. Why is Ermengarde worried about being in a restaurant with Ambrose?

4. What is the cabman worried about, based on Mr. Vandergelder's request?

5. What does Miss Van H. see as an ultimate act of cruelty?

6. What is Miss Van H.'s philosophy on life?

7. What character change does Ermengarde demonstrate when Miss Van H. plans to leave her and Ambrose in the hall?

8. Was Mrs. Levi successful in her schemes from the beginning of the play? Why or why not?

9. What set of young lovers is Mr. Vandergelder surprised to see at the restaurant and what is his reaction?

10. What does Miss Van H. offer to do Barnaby to prevent him from getting cold in the bath and why is this comedic?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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