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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 does Marlow insist the house is his?
(a) He thinks the real owner will put Hardcastle out.
(b) He still thinks it is an inn and that he is paying for everything.
(c) He thinks he has bought the house.
(d) He thinks the house belongs to his father.

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

3. Who tells Kate that Marlow thinks the house is an inn?
(a) Constance.
(b) Mr. Hardcastle.
(c) The maid.
(d) Tony.

4. What is Tony's problem with the letter?
(a) He doesn't read French.
(b) It is too dark in the room.
(c) He doesn't have his glasses.
(d) He cannot read handwriting.

5. What does Marlow say that Kate overhears?
(a) That Miss Hardcastle hides her face under a bonnet.
(b) That Miss Hardcastle is too grave and sentimental for him.
(c) That Miss Hardcastle talks too much.
(d) That Miss Hardcastle wears ridiculous clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sir Charles questions Kate, what does she say about his son's behavior toward her?

2. What does Marlow tell Hardcastle about his servants.

3. Who comes up with a plan to save the day?

4. Why are Hardcastle and Sir Charles amazed at Marlow's quick departure?

5. Who enters with a letter for Tony?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Hardcastle react to seeing Marlow holding his daughter's hand?

2. 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.

3. When Constance cannot think of any more to read from the note, she crumples it up and hands it back to Tony. Why does he hand it back to his mother?

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

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

6. Describe Hastings' mood after Constance has left with Mrs. Hardcastle.

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

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

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

10. What happens between Marlow and Hastings after Mrs. Hardcastle gets possession of the jewels once again?

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