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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. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?
(a) To alter anything on the menu.
(b) To send out for their supper.
(c) To let them go to the kitchen and prepare their own supper.
(d) To feed them only bread and water.

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

3. When Hardcastle enters the room, how does Marlow indicate he is dismissed?
(a) By giving him their breakfast order.
(b) By saying he will call if he needs anything.
(c) By turning to Hastings and ignoring Hardcastle.
(d) By asking him to go look after their horses.

4. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?
(a) Young Marlow, Sir Charles Marlow's son.
(b) Kate, Mr. Hardcastle's daughter.
(c) Tony Lumpkin, her son by her late first husband.
(d) Miss Neville, Mrs. Hardcastle's niece.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?

2. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?

3. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?

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

5. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Mrs. Hardcastle sees Tony and Constance together, what does she assume?

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

3. What is happening simultaneously as Tony runs in with the casket of jewels?

4. How is Mr. Hardcastle different from his wife?

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

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

7. How do we know that Kate is actually excited at the prospect of a handsome, well-mannered husband-to-be?

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

9. What does the audience learn right away of Kate Hardcastle's character.

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

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