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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. Mr. Hardcastle is furious with Marlow. What does he say out loud to himself about the young man?
(a) That he must not let Kate meet the young man.
(b) He is the most impudent piece of brass that ever spoke with a tongue.
(c) That he should run him off with a pitchfork.
(d) That he cannot understand Sir Charles playing such a joke on him.

2. What does Mrs. Hardcastle think when she catches Tony and Constance together?
(a) That they are only after the jewels.
(b) That they are in love with each other.
(c) That they are playing games with her.
(d) That they need to be separated.

3. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?
(a) To feed them only bread and water.
(b) To let them go to the kitchen and prepare their own supper.
(c) To send out for their supper.
(d) To alter anything on the menu.

4. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?
(a) They must laugh uproarously to get the guests laughing, too.
(b) They must not laugh out loud.
(c) They must correct him if he gets parts of them wrong.
(d) They must not comment on how many times they have heard the story.

5. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By mentioning sex.
(b) By talking louder.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By kicking them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?

2. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?

3. Why can't Hastings explain the problem of giving the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle?

4. What does Marlow tell Kate the barmaid his name is?

5. What does Tony do when he discovers that Marlow and Hastings are hopelessly lost?

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