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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?
(a) He kicks the landlord of the pub under the table.
(b) He offers to go out and point the way.
(c) He tries hard to contain his laughter.
(d) He tips his hat and wishes them well.

2. What does Diggory say will be difficult for him?
(a) To speak in a refined manner.
(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 keep his hands off the sherry.

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

4. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?
(a) The Duke of Marlborough.
(b) The Earl of Bath.
(c) General Custer.
(d) Napoleon Bonepart.

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

6. Who does Constance say Marlow is?
(a) The son of her father's dearest friend.
(b) The most eligable bachelor in London.
(c) A royal in line for the throne.
(d) The most intimate friend of her admirer, Mr. Hastings.

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

8. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?
(a) A brain is something missing in most houses.
(b) Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them.
(c) Do you suggest we lack brains, sir?
(d) I supposed you had only a half a brain.

9. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?
(a) An epic poem.
(b) A raunchy limerick.
(c) A pledge of allegiance.
(d) A drinking song.

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

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

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

13. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.
(a) He says she will have to own that he is pretty fond of an old wife.
(b) He says she thinks anything bought last month is old.
(c) He says she just does not know the value of antiques.
(d) He says she knows he just bought a new horse.

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

15. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?
(a) They must not comment on how many times they have heard the story.
(b) They must laugh uproarously to get the guests laughing, too.
(c) They must not laugh out loud.
(d) They must correct him if he gets parts of them wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hardcastle call his home?

2. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?

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

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

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle tell his wife when she suggests that Tony is consumptive.

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