View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?
(a) By keeping their backs to him.
(b) By talking loudly to each other.
(c) By going to look out of the window.
(d) By discussing what to wear before they go on to meet Kate and Constance.

2. 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 have an invitation to the Hardcastle mansion.
(c) If they know where they are and how they got there.
(d) If they need to see Hardcastle right away.

3. Anxious to be off, what does Marlow ask Tony?
(a) How much do you think they will charge?
(b) We are to turn right, did you say?
(c) Are there any bridges to cross?
(d) Can we purchase some torches here?

4. 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) There's enough silk in that gown to make two.
(c) What is wrong with the simple country dress?
(d) Have you turned to be like Mrs. Hardcastle?

5. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?
(a) He thinks it is the mail coach.
(b) He hurries out to greet Marlow.
(c) He runs to sit down in the living room.
(d) He rushes the servants through their jobs one more time.

6. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?
(a) In the militia.
(b) In the university.
(c) In prison.
(d) In church.

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

8. How is Mr. Hardcastle astonished by Kate's conversation?
(a) She says Marlow was timid and had a bashful manner.
(b) She says that Marlow spoke well and was very courteous.
(c) She says that Marlow is the very image of a grand gentleman.
(d) She says that Marlow was as much a gentleman as Hastings.

9. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?
(a) He tells them that the owner is away and there are imposters in the inn.
(b) He says that he is closing the inn and fancies himself a country gentleman.
(c) He tells them that the old man is a lunatic.
(d) He tells them that the old man loves to play tricks on his guests.

10. What is Hardcastle's reaction when Kate enters the room?
(a) That she must stay in her room until Marlow departs.
(b) That she will hate him for recommending Marlow to her.
(c) That she must leave at once and go to London.
(d) He is pleased with the modesty of her dress as they had agreed.

11. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?
(a) He says they have hard beds and sour wine.
(b) He says they have good beds and fine wine.
(c) He says they get their guests out of bed when the rooster crows each morning.
(d) He says there is a rumor that they steal from their guests while they sleep.

12. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?
(a) The last sound tooth in her head.
(b) Her latest Paris fashions.
(c) Her husband, Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) Her favorite son.

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

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

15. What does Mr. Hardcastle call his home?
(a) Liberty Hall.
(b) Upson Downs.
(c) Hardcastle Castle.
(d) Inn and Out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?

2. What do Hastings and Marlow believe?

3. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?

4. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle tell his wife when she suggests that Tony is consumptive.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 825 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample