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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. Levi finds "pretty girls" unable to do what?

2. In Act 3, Mr. Vandergelder asks for a table that seats how many?

3. At the beginning of Act 4, how does Miss Van H. feel about life?

4. Miss Van H. suggests Ermengarde do what, after "Ermengarde" is done?

5. Mr. Vandergelder is described as smelling of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the money give Cornelius the courage to do?

2. What does Mrs. Malloy do at the restaurant that makes her feel young?

3. Who is the second group to show up at Miss Van H.'s house and how does Miss Van H. treat them?

4. Why does Miss Van H. decide to help the second group that shows up at her home, even though she is not sure who they are?

5. Why are Cornelius and Barnaby delivered to Miss Van H.'s house?

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

7. What type of unwanted advice does Malachi deliver at the beginning of Act 3?

8. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

9. Why does Miss Van H. want to help Cornelius?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Vandergelder is looking for a wife in The Matchmaker. Compare and contrast the quality of relationship the following match would give him and why, based on examples from the text.

- Mr. Vandergelder and Mrs. Malloy.

- Mr. Vandergelder and Miss Simple.

- Mr. Vandergelder and Mrs. Levi.

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

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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