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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. Why can't Hastings explain the problem of giving the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle?
(a) Marlow will be angry that Hastings did not tell him what was in the casket.
(b) Marlow will do something violent if he finds out what he did.
(c) He has to tell Constance first.
(d) Marlow still doesn't know they are in Hardcastle's house.

2. How does Mrs. Hardcastle react to Tony's flippant attitude toward her?
(a) She calls him a blockhead.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She storms out of the room.
(d) She falls into his arms crying.

3. What fate is Hastings resigned to as he and Constance go back to the house.
(a) Going to prison for stealing the jewels.
(b) Being confronted by Sir Charles.
(c) Losing Constance to Tony.
(d) Waiting three years before they can marry.

4. When Sir Charles questions Kate, what does she say about his son's behavior toward her?
(a) She says he pressed her to elope with him.
(b) She says that he talked like he would talk to a barmaid.
(c) She says he stammered and stuttered and made eyes at her.
(d) She says he gave the standard courtship speech and professed his love.

5. What does Kate let Marlow believe she is.
(a) Tony Lumpkin's cousin.
(b) Mrs. Hardcastle's personal servant.
(c) A poor relation working for Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) The house barmaid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time-consuming action had Tony taken on the ride?

2. How does Miss Neville know who the letter is from?

3. What does Mrs. Hardcastle propose to do after she learns the truth about Constance and Hastings?

4. Tony thinks Constance has not read all of the letter, so what does he do?

5. Who tells Kate that Marlow thinks the house is an inn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What immediate plans do Hastings and Constance make after he tells her Tony has given him the jewels?

2. When Marlow speaks again to Kate, how does he behave?

3. What is the act Tony and Constance put on for Mrs. Hardcastle's benefit?

4. How does Mrs. Hardcastle react when she reads the real note?

5. How does Mrs. Hardcastle make an appearance in the garden.

6. How does Kate discover the misunderstanding that has been going on in the house?

7. Outside in the back of the garden, what surprise does Hasting get when he meets Tony there?

8. Does Mr. Hardcastle think Kate is right about young Marlow? How does he respond to Kate's request for more time to prove to him that Marlow is a proper gentleman.

9. Explain how Constance knows Sir Charles is coming for a visit and Hastings' reaction to the news.

10. What is young Marlow's purpose in seeking out Mr. Hardcastle before he leaves the house?

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