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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony say to Constance about the jewels now back with his mother.
(a) That he doesn't know where she has put them this time.
(b) That his mother will force them to marry now that she has the jewels.
(c) That she can steal them this time.
(d) That Hastings will have to steal them again.

2. When Marlow finally does look at Kate as a barmaid, what changes in his speech?
(a) He starts stammering again.
(b) He becomes quite flirtatious.
(c) He pauses trying to remember who she is.
(d) He orders a sandwich.

3. Who tells Kate that Marlow thinks the house is an inn?
(a) Tony.
(b) The maid.
(c) Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) Constance.

4. When Hastings accuses Marlow of planning to rob the barmaid of her honor, what does Marlow reply?
(a) Pshaw, you know barmaids don't worry about honor.
(b) There is nothing in this house I do not intend to pay for.
(c) He will marry her if she gets pregnant.
(d) You can't rob something that is freely given.

5. What is Tony's condition when he finally appears?
(a) Angry and covered with straw.
(b) Confused and unhappy.
(c) Weary, booted, and splattered with mud.
(d) Excited and jumping with joy.

6. What does Kate say to herself about Marlow.
(a) That he was the one she had stooped to conquer.
(b) That he is worse than she thought.
(c) That he must leave at once.
(d) That her father will not believe his story.

7. When Hardcastle cannot stand any more, what does he do?
(a) He gets drunk himself.
(b) He sends for the sheriff.
(c) He challenges Marlow to a duel.
(d) He orders Marlow to leave his house.

8. How does Mrs. Hardcastle show her blind love of her son, Tony?
(a) She buys him the latest fashion clothes.
(b) She orders a painting done of him.
(c) She says he could charm the birds from the trees.
(d) She gives him a fortune.

9. When Mrs. Hardcastle drags herself to where Tony is, what does he try to make her believe?
(a) The road to London had washed out in a flash flood.
(b) They are near London and should get help getting the carriage out of the pond.
(c) It was her fault for insisting on leaving in the middle of the night.
(d) The horses were trained to find the way home.

10. Tony thinks Constance has not read all of the letter, so what does he do?
(a) He has a temper tantrum.
(b) He puts the letter in his pocket to read later.
(c) He gives it to his mother to finish reading.
(d) He sits down and tries to read it himself.

11. Who puts Marlow straight about the house?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Miss Hardcastle.
(c) Tony.
(d) Constance.

12. How does Marlow say he saw Kate?
(a) He saw her as a witless girl.
(b) He saw her as a simple-minded gold digger.
(c) He saw her only as a bonnet.
(d) He saw her without emotion and parted without regret.

13. What does Mrs. Hardcastle discover when she goes to help Tony with the robber?
(a) It is Mr. Hardcastle and not a robber at all.
(b) There are three men jumping on Tony.
(c) Tony is fighting a bush.
(d) It is Hastings and Constance trying to get away.

14. What does Marlow now fear?
(a) That his father will disinherit him.
(b) That now he will be forced to marry Miss Hardcastle.
(c) That he will be drawn in characature and made fun of.
(d) That Kate will not show him her embroidery.

15. What does Mrs. Hardcastle promise to give Constance right away?
(a) A wedding dress.
(b) Her garnets.
(c) The jewels.
(d) A trip to her aunt's house in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Hardcastle and Sir Charles amazed at Marlow's quick departure?

2. What does Tony tell his mother when he spies Mr. Hardcastle walking that way?

3. What time-consuming action had Tony taken on the ride?

4. What does Tony suggest to Hastings?

5. When Sir Charles questions Kate, what does she say about his son's behavior toward her?

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