Observation

Few candidates answered this question. However, they gave mere discussions of the jewels without establishing its importance in the play.

The required answers should include:

* The jewels in the play are the inheritance of Miss Constance Neville.

* Mrs. Hardcastle, Constance’s aunt is charged with the responsibility to keep the jewels safe.

* Ironically, the jewels get stolen by Tony and given to Hastings.

* Hastings gives the jewels to Marlow who in turn hands them to Hardcastle, the landlady for safety.

* The elopement plot is revealed.

* The significance of the jewels in advancing the theme and humour in the play.

Candidates’ performance in the question was fair.