1. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.
(a) The indigent world could be clothed out of the trimmings of the vain.
(b) Have you turned to be like Mrs. Hardcastle?
(c) There's enough silk in that gown to make two.
(d) What is wrong with the simple country dress?

2. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?
(a) They must laugh uproarously to get the guests laughing, too.
(b) They must not comment on how many times they have heard the story.
(c) They must not laugh out loud.
(d) They must correct him if he gets parts of them wrong.

3. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?
(a) It was because a wheel broke on the carriage and they had to haul it to London.
(b) It was because he would not stop and ask directions.
(c) It was because he forgot his top hat and had to go back for it.
(d) It was because they had no roadmap to the Hardcastle estate.

4. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?
(a) Her father says that Marlow is reputed to be quite vain.
(b) He father says that Marlow takes snuff.
(c) He father says that Marlow occasionally drinks too much.
(d) Her father says Marlow is reserved and shy.

5. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?
(a) The maid and Mrs. Hardcastle
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle
(c) Kate and Marlow
(d) Marlow and Hastings