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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 does Marlow say that Kate overhears?

2. After Marlow runs from the room, how does Hardcastle confront his daughter.

3. What does Kate convince her father to do?

4. What does Marlow tell Hardcastle about his servants.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What transpires between Mr. Hardcastle and Tony in the dark?

4. How does Hardcastle respond to Kate's hope that he will forgive Marlow?

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the 18th century, women, especially unmarried women, had almost no civil rights. Using Miss Neville as an example, explain how she had almost no control over her own affairs. Also, explain why Mrs. Hardcastle came to be her guardian and have control over her inheritance. Explain why Mr. Hardcastle had nothing to do with Miss Neville's situation. Contrast Tony's situation to Miss Neville's. His mother controlled his inheritance, but he had the promise of getting out from under that control even without marrying. What is the difference?

Essay Topic 2

Fashion wigs were the style in the 18th century. Research their construction, upkeep, various types, and prices. Write about the process of making a fashion wig. Then give your impression of what Mrs. Hardcastle's homemade wig might have looked like. Kate and Miss Deville would wear wigs when they dressed for society. Very likely Sir Charles wore a powdered wig. Marlow and Hastings wigs were probably a natural color. Describe in your paper what the wigs of each of these characters probably looked like.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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