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

2. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?
(a) A drinking song.
(b) An epic poem.
(c) A pledge of allegiance.
(d) A raunchy limerick.

3. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?
(a) The Duke of Marlborough.
(b) Napoleon Bonepart.
(c) The Earl of Bath.
(d) General Custer.

4. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?
(a) Mrs. Hardcastle wanting to know what her husband told Kate.
(b) The maid with a glass of milk.
(c) Tony Lumpkin, her stepbrother.
(d) Constance Neville, her best friend.

5. Why does Constance not believe that Mrs. Hardcastle has lost her jewels?
(a) Because she knows where Mrs. Harcastle keeps them.
(b) Because Tony told her they are not lost.
(c) Because Mrs. Hardcastle knows the value of the jewels.
(d) Because she has them herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?

3. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?

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

5. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the landlord's reaction when Tony gives Marlow and Hastings directions to an inn which he calls Buck's Head.

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

3. Discuss the initial conversation between Hastings and Mrs. Hardcastle.

4. Tony has the landlord give the directions which no one could possibly follow. What fun do they have when Marlow asks for a room at the Three Pigeons?

5. After looking at the night's menu, what does Marlow do?

6. Why is Mr. Hardcastle training his servants?

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

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

9. How do Marlow and Hastings treat Mr. Hardcastle at what they suppose is an inn?

10. Explain why Tony is so sure he can handle Mrs. Hardcastle.

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