2. What is Marlow's complaint as he enters the room and finds Kate?
(a) He says he cannot get any repose in the house.
(b) He says the innkeeper is rude.
(c) He says the servants are impossible.
(d) He says he cannot find Hastings.

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

4. What does Kate say to herself about Marlow.
(a) That her father will not believe his story.
(b) That he must leave at once.
(c) That he was the one she had stooped to conquer.
(d) That he is worse than she thought.

5. Who tells Kate that Marlow thinks the house is an inn?
(a) Tony.
(b) The maid.
(c) Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) Constance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the maid question about Kate's plan?

2. What does Marlow now fear?

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

4. How does Marlow say he saw Kate?

5. What information does Hastings' servant give him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the act Tony and Constance put on for Mrs. Hardcastle's benefit?

6. 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.

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

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

9. Describe Hastings' mood after Constance has left with Mrs. Hardcastle.

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

(see the answer keys)

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