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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What dichotomy does Marlow bewail?
2. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?
3. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?
4. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?
5. What does Kate say to Constance about her brother Tony?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Marlow say to Hastings about his ability with women?
2. Tony has the landlord give the directions which no one could possibly follow. What fun do they have when Marlow asks for a room at the Three Pigeons?
3. Discuss the initial conversation between Hastings and Mrs. Hardcastle.
4. Why is Mr. Hardcastle training his servants?
5. What does the audience learn right away of Kate Hardcastle's character.
6. What is so humorous about the conversation Kate and her father have about Marlow?
7. How does the dialogue of the opening scene give the audience a clue as to Mrs. Hardcastle's character?
8. Explain how the scene in the Three Pigeons is typical of an English pub.
9. What is Mr. Hardcastle's first impression of Marlow and his friend Hastings?
10. Describe the landlord's reaction when Tony gives Marlow and Hastings directions to an inn which he calls Buck's Head.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Education in the 18th century was limited almost exclusively to the upper classes. Using Mr. Hardcastle's servants and Tony's inability to read Hastings' letter, write a paper on the disadvantages of illiteracy. Carry the idea on to the 21st century and how important education is today.
Essay Topic 2
What is often called a practical joke is more often something that causes great pain and embarrassment to an innocent victim. Tony's joke about the inn was really meant to embarrass Mr. Hardcastle, however, it caused suffering to Marlow and nearly wrecked any possibility of his marrying Kate. Using examples of jokes and tricks from the play, write an essay about how they are usually not funny and can often be very harmful.
Essay Topic 3
Asides are devices used in many plays and melodramas. They are used to let the audience know what a character is thinking, to let the audience know what has happened off stage, and to whisper something to another character onstage without letting other characters know what is being said. Write a paper using asides from SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER and give your opinion as to their effectiveness and contribution to the story.
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