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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) If he were not Sir Charles' son, I'd send him packing.
(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) It may be modern modesty but looks like old-fashioned impudence.

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

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

4. 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 fancies he will marry a duchess.
(c) She tells Constance that Tony walks in his sleep.
(d) She says that Tony will do anything to marry Constance.

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

6. 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 make a show at the side table.
(c) To act as doorman.
(d) To dance and entertain the guests.

7. Left behind as Hardcastle and Marlow go to the bedrooms, who does Hastings see?
(a) Constance Neville.
(b) Kate Hardcastle.
(c) Mrs. Hardcastle.
(d) Diggory.

8. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?
(a) He has no one to arrange a marriage for him.
(b) He fears he cannot endure an arranged marriage.
(c) Going through the terrors of a formal courtship.
(d) His preference for barmaids.

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

10. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?
(a) By talking loudly to each other.
(b) By going to look out of the window.
(c) By discussing what to wear before they go on to meet Kate and Constance.
(d) By keeping their backs to him.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?

2. What does Tony do when he discovers that Marlow and Hastings are hopelessly lost?

3. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?

4. What does Hardcastle assume from Kate's comments about Marlow?

5. Tired of humoring Hardcastle, what blunder does Marlow make?

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