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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 does not recognize the insults at first and attempts to do what?
(a) Enter into a conversation with Marlow and Hastings.
(b) Order Marlow and Hastings to sit down.
(c) Get them to sit at a table.
(d) Advise them about their dress.

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

3. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.
(a) The indigent world could be clothed out of the trimmings of the vain.
(b) Have you turned to be like Mrs. Hardcastle?
(c) There's enough silk in that gown to make two.
(d) What is wrong with the simple country dress?

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

5. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?
(a) An Irish whisky.
(b) A glass of warm punch.
(c) Milk and biscuits.
(d) A gin and tonic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's state of mind when she returns to the living room?

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

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

4. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Marlow say to Hastings about his ability with women?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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