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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) No wonder Sir Charles was anxious to send his son to the country.
(b) It may be modern modesty but looks like old-fashioned impudence.
(c) Next thing he'll want me to fluff his pillows.
(d) If he were not Sir Charles' son, I'd send him packing.

2. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?
(a) Tony has never been able to attract a woman.
(b) Constance inherited a fortune in jewels.
(c) Tony needs to settle down before he gets too old.
(d) Constance stands to inherit a title.

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

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

5. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?
(a) That this might not be an inn after all.
(b) That they will be overcharged for their stay.
(c) That it is an antique shop.
(d) That the beds will be hard and uncomfortable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?

2. Does Mr. Hardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow?

3. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?

4. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?

5. As soon as Hardcastle is out of sight, what do the servants begin saying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mr. Hardcastle training his servants?

2. Explain the hilarity when Mrs. Hardcastle discovers that the jewels are not where she left them.

3. What clue does the landlord give in the muttered line that Tony is a damn'd mischievous son of a whore?

4. Describe the argument Tony has with Mrs. Hardcastle in front of Constance and Hastings.

5. What is the news Mr. Hardcastle gives his daughter about her future?

6. What does Hastings really want to discuss with Tony?

7. Tell how Tony describes the Hardcastle family.

8. Why does Hastings insist that Constance continue the ruse that they are in an inn?

9. Using Mr. Hardcastle's speech at the beginning of act 3, define and explain the soliloquy.

10. How does the audience get a picture of Tony Lumpkin before he even enters the stage?

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