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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. When Hardcastle runs into Marlow, why is he upset?
(a) Marlow's servants are chasing Hardcastle's servant girls.
(b) Marlow's servants are getting drunk in Hardcastle's wine cellar.
(c) Marlow has not paid his room rent.
(d) Marlows servants are causing fights in the servants' quarters.

2. Tony thinks Constance has not read all of the letter, so what does he do?
(a) He gives it to his mother to finish reading.
(b) He sits down and tries to read it himself.
(c) He puts the letter in his pocket to read later.
(d) He has a temper tantrum.

3. Why does Mr. Hardcastle not go back into the house?
(a) He is sure he heard two voices and wants to know who else is there.
(b) He wants to find out how Tony got so muddy.
(c) He hasn't finished his walk.
(d) He thinks there is someone with a gun in the thicket.

4. When Mrs. Hardcastle drags herself to where Tony is, what does he try to make her believe?
(a) The horses were trained to find the way home.
(b) It was her fault for insisting on leaving in the middle of the night.
(c) The road to London had washed out in a flash flood.
(d) They are near London and should get help getting the carriage out of the pond.

5. What is in the letter?
(a) A message about finding the jewels again.
(b) A court summons in a murder case.
(c) A message from Hastings about the elopement.
(d) A bill for Tony's gambling debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marlow?

2. When Marlow finally does look at Kate as a barmaid, what changes in his speech?

3. What does Hardcastle tell Kate he plans to do?

4. What fate is Hastings resigned to as he and Constance go back to the house.

5. What does the letter from Sir Charles Marlow indicate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is going on between Mr. Hardcastle and Sir Charles as they come into the room after Mrs. Hardcastle has left with Constance?

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

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

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

5. How does Constance attempt to stop Mrs. Hardcastle from reading the note?

6. After Marlow leaves and Kate enters the room, what is the conversation she has with the two gentlemen?

7. Explain how the jewels end back up with Mrs. Hardcastle.

8. What happens between Marlow and Kate the next time they are alone?

9. Describe the conflict between Constance and Tony now that Mrs. Hardcastle has the jewels back?

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

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