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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. Where does Miss Van H. tell "Ambrose" to warm his feet?

2. What does Miss Van H. hit Mr. Vandergelder with?

3. To what does Malachi compare being employed?

4. At whose home does Act 4 take place?

5. What does Mrs. Levi want from Mr. Vandergelder?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

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

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

4. Why is Mrs. Malloy's comment about extravagance at dinner ironic?

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

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

7. What surprising acts of kindness are demonstrated by Mr. Vandergelder at the end of Act 4?

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

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

10. Who benefits and who loses from the lost purse of money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Several characters in The Matchmaker have been married before and lost their spouse. Choose from one of the following characters and examine how this loss affected their life.

- Mr. Vandergelder.

- Mrs. Malloy.

- Mrs. Levi.

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