View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mr. Hardcastle while Mrs. Hardcastle is leaving with Constance?
(a) He is laughing with Sir Charles over the joke that was played on young Marlow.
(b) He is out looking for Kate.
(c) He is in the pantry eating a second breakfast.
(d) He is trying to find Marlow and put him at ease.

2. What fate is Hastings resigned to as he and Constance go back to the house.
(a) Being confronted by Sir Charles.
(b) Losing Constance to Tony.
(c) Waiting three years before they can marry.
(d) Going to prison for stealing the jewels.

3. What does Kate let Marlow believe she is.
(a) Tony Lumpkin's cousin.
(b) The house barmaid.
(c) A poor relation working for Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) Mrs. Hardcastle's personal servant.

4. What time-consuming action had Tony taken on the ride?
(a) Getting stuck in ponds ending up in the horsepond behind the garden.
(b) Stopped frequently to ask directions.
(c) Slowed the horses down to a walk.
(d) Tied up Mrs. Hardcastle and put a gag in her mouth.

5. Who comes up with a plan to save the day?
(a) Tony.
(b) Marlow.
(c) Diggory.
(d) Kate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who enters while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marlow?

3. Why does Mr. Hardcastle not go back into the house?

4. What does Tony tell his mother when he spies Mr. Hardcastle walking that way?

5. What does the letter from Sir Charles Marlow indicate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens between Marlow and Hastings after Mrs. Hardcastle gets possession of the jewels once again?

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

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

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

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

7. What is going on between Mr. Hardcastle and Sir Charles as they come into the room after Mrs. Hardcastle has left with Constance?

8. Explain how the jewels end back up with Mrs. Hardcastle.

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

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 884 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample