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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. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By talking louder.
(b) By kicking them.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By mentioning sex.

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

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

4. Mr. Hardcastle is furious with Marlow. What does he say out loud to himself about the young man?
(a) He is the most impudent piece of brass that ever spoke with a tongue.
(b) That he should run him off with a pitchfork.
(c) That he cannot understand Sir Charles playing such a joke on him.
(d) That he must not let Kate meet the young man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?

2. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.

3. What does Mr. Hardcastle say the neighbors bring back from their trips to town?

4. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Tell how Tony describes the Hardcastle family.

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

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

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