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

2. Why is Marlow so sure that Kate will surrender herself to him?

3. Where does Tony tell his mother that they are located?

4. How does Mrs. Hardcastle react to Tony's flippant attitude toward her?

5. What is Kate's response as Marlow moves closer to her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why have Marlow's servants all gotten drunk to the great displeasure of Mr. Hardcastle?

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

7. There is a great deal of shouting at one another about Tony's latest deception. What does Tony say that Mr. Hardcastle has to agree with?

8. While the three of them--Mrs. Hardcastle, Tony, and Constance--are talking, what is the unexpected turn of events?

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

10. What argument does Kate use to calm her father down.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER is a farce comedy. Explain what makes it a farce. Use selections from the play to point out improbable events and situations. Point out the characters who give the play a comical tone. Make mention of the plot twists and turns that would not happen in real life. Explain the need for an audience to suspend rational thought to enjoy a farce.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Tony is unmoved by his mother's attempts to marry him off to Constance. He only has eyes for the barmaid Bet Bouncer. Marlow dislikes Kate when they first meet but falls hard for Kate as a barmaid. Using those examples, write an essay entitled Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder.

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