View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Cornelius call Rudolph?

2. In Act 3, why does Mrs. Levi say kind things about Mr. Vandergelder?

3. In Act 4, how much does Mr. Vandergelder owe the cabman?

4. Initially, Mrs. Malloy scolds Cornelius for what behavior?

5. Why does Mrs. Malloy kiss Barnaby?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Mrs. Levi do when she realizes Mr. Vandergelder is spying on her, Ermengarde, and Ambrose?

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

10. Why does Malachi give a purse of money to Cornelius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following characters and describe their physical appearance, relationship with others, and personal motivation.

- Ambrose.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Levi.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. How does this setting add to the conflict in the play?

Essay Topic 3

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 637 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample