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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Hardcastle expect from Diggory who was brought into the house from his work in the barn?
(a) To make a show at the side table.
(b) To perform the duties of butler.
(c) To dance and entertain the guests.
(d) To act as doorman.

2. Why can't Hastings explain the problem of giving the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle?
(a) Marlow will be angry that Hastings did not tell him what was in the casket.
(b) He has to tell Constance first.
(c) Marlow will do something violent if he finds out what he did.
(d) Marlow still doesn't know they are in Hardcastle's house.

3. Who enters while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marlow?
(a) Lady Betty Blackleg.
(b) Constance.
(c) Tony Lumpkin.
(d) Mr. Hardcastle.

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

5. What is Kate's plan for Marlow?
(a) She plans to trick Marlow into marrying her.
(b) She plans to make Marlow think she loves Hastings.
(c) She plans to pretend to be Kate's sister.
(d) She plans to keep up his delusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marlow enters, who gets the blame for all the trouble in the house?

2. What promise does Marlow make to Kate while his father and Hardcastle are listening behind the screen?

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

4. How does Miss Neville know who the letter is from?

5. What argument does the subject of age bring up between the Hardcastles?

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