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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

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

2. Why is Tony suddenly brave enough to play a prank on Hardcastle and his guests.
(a) He is leaving for Europe soon.
(b) He has grown much larger than Hardcastle.
(c) His mother will defend him.
(d) He is soon to come into his inheritance.

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

4. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?
(a) That they will be overcharged for their stay.
(b) That the beds will be hard and uncomfortable.
(c) That it is an antique shop.
(d) That this might not be an inn after all.

5. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?
(a) They are too concerned about their dress.
(b) They are arguing over places of importance.
(c) They want some staff to be under them.
(d) They are only interested in the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?

2. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?

3. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?

4. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?

5. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?

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