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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?
(a) Her father says that Marlow is reputed to be quite vain.
(b) Her father says Marlow is reserved and shy.
(c) He father says that Marlow occasionally drinks too much.
(d) He father says that Marlow takes snuff.

3. Does Mr. Hardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow?
(a) No, because he will not give him a chance to apologize.
(b) No, he trusts his first impression.
(c) Yes, if Sir Charles comes and straightens his son out.
(d) Yes, because Kate might end up being an old maid.

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

5. 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 puts on airs that the women can see right through.
(c) He gets grand and ignores the women.
(d) He turns red and cannot speak.

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

7. Giving up on following Tony's directions, what does Marlow do?
(a) He suggests they return to London.
(b) He tells Hastings that this is why he never stopped to ask directions.
(c) He asks the landlord for a room for the night.
(d) He says they can sleep in the carriage.

8. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?
(a) They do not travel to town now and then.
(b) He has no taste in furniture.
(c) He doesn't dress for dinner.
(d) They never have company come to the house.

9. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?
(a) Measure them for new uniforms.
(b) Teach them how to walk.
(c) Train them for fine service before Marlow arrives.
(d) Get them to work for less money.

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

11. Hardcastle does not recognize the insults at first and attempts to do what?
(a) Enter into a conversation with Marlow and Hastings.
(b) Get them to sit at a table.
(c) Advise them about their dress.
(d) Order Marlow and Hastings to sit down.

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

13. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?
(a) He says there is a rumor that they steal from their guests while they sleep.
(b) He says they have hard beds and sour wine.
(c) He says they have good beds and fine wine.
(d) He says they get their guests out of bed when the rooster crows each morning.

14. What do Hastings and Marlow believe?
(a) That they might stay over one more night.
(b) That they must get away from Hardcastle.
(c) That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.
(d) That Hardcastle can tell them which way to go to find Kate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?

2. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?

3. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?

4. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?

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

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