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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?
(a) Mum!
(b) Don't forget!
(c) Help!
(d) Wait!

2. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?
(a) In the militia.
(b) In the university.
(c) In prison.
(d) In church.

3. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?
(a) He turns red and cannot speak.
(b) He is a trembler looking like he wants to steal out of the room.
(c) He gets grand and ignores the women.
(d) He puts on airs that the women can see right through.

4. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?
(a) The maid and Mrs. Hardcastle
(b) Marlow and Hastings
(c) Kate and Marlow
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle

5. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?
(a) He says that the young man might be mentally retarded.
(b) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.
(c) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.
(d) He says that the young man may be deformed in some way.

6. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?
(a) A glass of warm punch.
(b) A gin and tonic.
(c) An Irish whisky.
(d) Milk and biscuits.

7. What does Tony warn them of once they get to the inn?
(a) The owner will want to sit and talk with them.
(b) The owner will introduce them to his talkative wife.
(c) The food will be very bad.
(d) The owner will warn them about touching his daughter.

8. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's state of mind when she returns to the living room?
(a) She is smug because she thinks she has defeated Constance.
(b) She is happy because she is giving her garnets to Constance.
(c) She is hysterical believing the jewels to have been stolen.
(d) She is nervous because she can't find the key to her bureau.

9. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?
(a) He offers to send her to the university.
(b) He wants her to learn to cook.
(c) He praises a young man who is coming to visit.
(d) He begs her to spend less on clothes.

10. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?
(a) Fat and sassy.
(b) Whelp and hound.
(c) Pigeon lover and turkey neck.
(d) Dumb and dirty.

11. Why does Constance not believe that Mrs. Hardcastle has lost her jewels?
(a) Because Mrs. Hardcastle knows the value of the jewels.
(b) Because Tony told her they are not lost.
(c) Because she knows where Mrs. Harcastle keeps them.
(d) Because she has them herself.

12. What does Diggory say will be difficult for him?
(a) To keep his hands off the sherry.
(b) To walk without tripping over his feet.
(c) To see people eating at the table and not be able to eat himself.
(d) To speak in a refined manner.

13. What does Kate say to Constance about her brother Tony?
(a) She says that Tony fancies he will marry a duchess.
(b) She tells Constance that Tony walks in his sleep.
(c) She says that she could almost love him for hating Constance so.
(d) She says that Tony will do anything to marry Constance.

14. What is Marlow's reaction when he sees the menu for the night's supper?
(a) He is shocked, thinking it will be expensive.
(b) He cannot eat rich food at night.
(c) He thinks it is rustic food.
(d) He does not believe the menu is correct.

15. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?
(a) An inn.
(b) A museum.
(c) A barn.
(d) A barracks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?

2. What is Hardcastle's toast after passing out the punch?

3. What does Mr. Hardcastle say the neighbors bring back from their trips to town?

4. When Hardcastle enters the room, how does Marlow indicate he is dismissed?

5. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?

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