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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Hardcastle expect from Diggory who was brought into the house from his work in the barn?
(a) To perform the duties of butler.
(b) To dance and entertain the guests.
(c) To act as doorman.
(d) To make a show at the side table.

3. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.
(a) There's enough silk in that gown to make two.
(b) What is wrong with the simple country dress?
(c) Have you turned to be like Mrs. Hardcastle?
(d) The indigent world could be clothed out of the trimmings of the vain.

4. What admonition does Hardcastle give the servants for when guests arrive?
(a) Not to ask guests for tips.
(b) Not to scratch themselves in public.
(c) Not to speak unless spoken to.
(d) Not to pop in, stare, and run like scared rabbits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. What does Tony urge his mother to tell Constance about the jewels?
(a) That she will give them to her when she marries Tony.
(b) That she had them appraised and they are all fake.
(c) That she sold them and the money is spent.
(d) That they are lost and he will bear witness.

12. When does Mrs. Hardcastle insist will be the time for Constance to wear jewels?
(a) When she is in her forties and her beauty needs repairing.
(b) They are for looking at and not for wearing.
(c) Only when she has paste copies of them.
(d) Only when she's presented at court.

13. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?
(a) Her favorite son.
(b) Her latest Paris fashions.
(c) Her husband, Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) The last sound tooth in her head.

14. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?
(a) He thinks it is the mail coach.
(b) He runs to sit down in the living room.
(c) He rushes the servants through their jobs one more time.
(d) He hurries out to greet Marlow.

15. What is Hardcastle's reaction when Kate enters the room?
(a) That she will hate him for recommending Marlow to her.
(b) That she must stay in her room until Marlow departs.
(c) He is pleased with the modesty of her dress as they had agreed.
(d) That she must leave at once and go to London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.

2. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?

3. What does Kate say to Constance about her brother Tony?

4. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?

5. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?

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