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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Hardcastle say Marlow has to do?
(a) Work in the inn for one year.
(b) Reconcile contradictions.
(c) Crawl on his hands and knees.
(d) Give up playing jokes on his host.

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

3. What is Hardcastle's toast after passing out the punch?
(a) To overlook your insolence.
(b) To send you on your way.
(c) To our better acquaintence.
(d) To good horses and fair ladies.

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

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 may be deformed in some way.
(b) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.
(c) He says that the young man might be mentally retarded.
(d) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.

6. When Hardcastle enters the room, how does Marlow indicate he is dismissed?
(a) By turning to Hastings and ignoring Hardcastle.
(b) By giving him their breakfast order.
(c) By saying he will call if he needs anything.
(d) By asking him to go look after their horses.

7. 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 does not believe the menu is correct.
(c) He cannot eat rich food at night.
(d) He thinks it is rustic food.

8. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?
(a) They are too concerned about their dress.
(b) They are only interested in the money.
(c) They are arguing over places of importance.
(d) They want some staff to be under them.

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

10. What does Tony do when he discovers that Marlow and Hastings are hopelessly lost?
(a) He sends them headed back toward London.
(b) He gives them long, complicated directions to Hardcastle mansion.
(c) He tells them no one in those parts know a Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) He offers to go with them to show the way.

11. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?
(a) Run away before she comes down.
(b) Pretend to be a valet servant.
(c) Bow low, say yes and no, and not look at her face.
(d) Pretend to be very ill.

12. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?
(a) To feed them only bread and water.
(b) To send out for their supper.
(c) To let them go to the kitchen and prepare their own supper.
(d) To alter anything on the menu.

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

14. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?
(a) They all start wishing for a glass of wine.
(b) No one moves to get the wine.
(c) They all rush out to get the wine.
(d) They all say that they prefer ale.

15. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?
(a) Being presented at court.
(b) Getting even with Kate for standing between him and Constance.
(c) Going abraod for an extended vacation.
(d) Coming into his inheritance of 1,500 pounds a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?

2. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.

3. What is Tony's reply when Hastings asks how he managed to get the jewels?

4. What does Mr. Hardcastle expect from Diggory who was brought into the house from his work in the barn?

5. What reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?

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