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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. Why does Cornelius knock over a table?

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

3. In Act 3, how does the restaurant want to separate the tables?

4. What is Mrs. Levi's maiden name?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What type of seating arrangement does Mr. Vandergelder request at the restaurant, at the beginning of Act 3?

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 is Miss Van H.'s philosophy on life?

7. What comedic mishap takes place with champagne?

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

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

10. Why is Cornelius worried, upon taking Mrs. Malloy and Minnie out to dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many characters in The Matchmaker who are not happy with their lot in life. Select one of the following characters and examine what the character is missing in life and why.

- Cornelius.

- Mrs. Malloy.

- Mrs. Levi.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of The Matchmaker, the character Malachi is presented as a fool. What other, surprising role does Malachi play throughout the play?

Essay Topic 3

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

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