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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?
(a) If they have servants traveling with them.
(b) If they need to see Hardcastle right away.
(c) If they have an invitation to the Hardcastle mansion.
(d) If they know where they are and how they got there.

2. What does Kate say about Marlow?
(a) That she expected something extraordinary and she was quite surprised by him.
(b) That he appeared to be a simpleton.
(c) That she didn't know he was Hastings' best friend.
(d) That he was rude and callous and she wanted him to go away.

3. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?
(a) If he is what they saw of him on first meeting, neither of them will consent to a marriage.
(b) Maybe he is just tired from the long trip from London.
(c) They think they can change him to be a respectable gentleman.
(d) He is a man with a split personality.

4. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?
(a) Tony needs to settle down before he gets too old.
(b) Constance stands to inherit a title.
(c) Constance inherited a fortune in jewels.
(d) Tony has never been able to attract a woman.

5. What suggestion is made that the landlady might do?
(a) Make them a bed on the pub floor.
(b) Order them out of her house.
(c) Let them share her bed.
(d) Give them three chairs and a bolster in front of the fireplace.

6. What does Tony urge his mother to tell Constance about the jewels?
(a) That she will give them to her when she marries Tony.
(b) That they are lost and he will bear witness.
(c) That she had them appraised and they are all fake.
(d) That she sold them and the money is spent.

7. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By mentioning sex.
(b) By talking louder.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By kicking them.

8. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.
(a) He says she will have to own that he is pretty fond of an old wife.
(b) He says she just does not know the value of antiques.
(c) He says she thinks anything bought last month is old.
(d) He says she knows he just bought a new horse.

9. What joke does Tony play on Hastings and Marlow?.
(a) He puts something in their ale that will put them to sleep.
(b) He sends someone out to loosen the reins on their horses.
(c) He tells them that Hardcastle and his daughter have gone to Paris.
(d) He gives them directions to Hardcastle's house but tells them it is an inn.

10. What do Hastings and Marlow believe?
(a) That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.
(b) That they might stay over one more night.
(c) That they must get away from Hardcastle.
(d) That Hardcastle can tell them which way to go to find Kate.

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

12. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?
(a) A pledge of allegiance.
(b) A raunchy limerick.
(c) An epic poem.
(d) A drinking song.

13. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?
(a) Getting even with Kate for standing between him and Constance.
(b) Coming into his inheritance of 1,500 pounds a year.
(c) Going abraod for an extended vacation.
(d) Being presented at court.

14. What does Diggory say will be difficult for him?
(a) To see people eating at the table and not be able to eat himself.
(b) To keep his hands off the sherry.
(c) To speak in a refined manner.
(d) To walk without tripping over his feet.

15. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?
(a) Mum!
(b) Help!
(c) Don't forget!
(d) Wait!

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?

2. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?

3. What is Marlow's reaction when he sees the menu for the night's supper?

4. How is Mr. Hardcastle astonished by Kate's conversation?

5. Tired of humoring Hardcastle, what blunder does Marlow make?

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