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

2. What does Tony urge his mother to tell Constance about the jewels?
(a) That she had them appraised and they are all fake.
(b) That she sold them and the money is spent.
(c) That she will give them to her when she marries Tony.
(d) That they are lost and he will bear witness.

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

4. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?
(a) The sentiments are only on drinking.
(b) The dialogue is high toned.
(c) The characters serve as a chorus as in Greek comedy.
(d) The characters are all commoners and not genteel.

5. What suggestion is made that the landlady might do?
(a) Make them a bed on the pub floor.
(b) Let them share her bed.
(c) Order them out of her house.
(d) Give them three chairs and a bolster in front of the fireplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?

2. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?

3. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?

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

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle say Marlow has to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is so humorous about the conversation Kate and her father have about Marlow?

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

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

4. How does Hastings inject himself into the argument between Tony and his mother?

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

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

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

8. Tell how Tony describes the Hardcastle family.

9. Describe Tony Lumpkins' problem with his mother and Miss Neville.

10. Explain Tony's trickery with Mrs. Hardcastle when Constance is pressing her to relinquish her jewels.

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