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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?
(a) He is a man with a split personality.
(b) They think they can change him to be a respectable gentleman.
(c) If he is what they saw of him on first meeting, neither of them will consent to a marriage.
(d) Maybe he is just tired from the long trip from London.

2. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?
(a) He tells them that the old man is a lunatic.
(b) He tells them that the old man loves to play tricks on his guests.
(c) He says that he is closing the inn and fancies himself a country gentleman.
(d) He tells them that the owner is away and there are imposters in the inn.

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

4. 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 warn them about touching his daughter.
(c) The owner will introduce them to his talkative wife.
(d) The food will be very bad.

5. What does Kate say about Marlow?
(a) That he was rude and callous and she wanted him to go away.
(b) That she didn't know he was Hastings' best friend.
(c) That he appeared to be a simpleton.
(d) That she expected something extraordinary and she was quite surprised by him.

6. What joke does Tony play on Hastings and Marlow?.
(a) He gives them directions to Hardcastle's house but tells them it is an inn.
(b) He puts something in their ale that will put them to sleep.
(c) He sends someone out to loosen the reins on their horses.
(d) He tells them that Hardcastle and his daughter have gone to Paris.

7. After the meal problem is settled, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make?
(a) That new mattresses be placed on their beds.
(b) That their bed chambers are aired out properly.
(c) That their beds are positioned facing East.
(d) That they go see to the making of their beds.

8. How does Tony calm down Constance?
(a) He gives her brandy to drink.
(b) He makes a joke to make her laugh.
(c) He promises to find the jewels.
(d) He tells her that Hastings has the jewels.

9. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By mentioning sex.
(b) By kicking them.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By talking louder.

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

11. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) It may be modern modesty but looks like old-fashioned impudence.
(b) No wonder Sir Charles was anxious to send his son to the country.
(c) Next thing he'll want me to fluff his pillows.
(d) If he were not Sir Charles' son, I'd send him packing.

12. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?
(a) The characters are all commoners and not genteel.
(b) The characters serve as a chorus as in Greek comedy.
(c) The dialogue is high toned.
(d) The sentiments are only on drinking.

13. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?
(a) It was because a wheel broke on the carriage and they had to haul it to London.
(b) It was because he forgot his top hat and had to go back for it.
(c) It was because they had no roadmap to the Hardcastle estate.
(d) It was because he would not stop and ask directions.

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

15. What suggestion is made that the landlady might do?
(a) Make them a bed on the pub floor.
(b) Let them share her bed.
(c) Order them out of her house.
(d) Give them three chairs and a bolster in front of the fireplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hardcastle's reaction when Kate enters the room?

2. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?

3. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?

4. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?

5. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?

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