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She Stoops to Conquer | Quiz

Oliver Goldsmith
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She Stoops to Conquer | Quiz

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1)

What do Hastings and Marlow believe? (from Act 2, Part 2)

That Hardcastle can tell them which way to go to find Kate.
That they might stay over one more night.
That they must get away from Hardcastle.
That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.
2)

What does Marlow say to Kate when he enters and sees her standing there? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

That she should come away with him.
That he has triffled with his heart and must go.
That he has a little time before he leaves.
That he is sorry he mistook her for the barmaid.
3)

What has been established for Hastings in Act 3? (from Act 3, Part 1)

That he is in Hardcastle's house and not an inn.
That Marlow is madly in love with Kate.
That Constance will forget her jewels and elope with Hastings.
That Tony Lumpkin had nothing to do with the joke.
4)

After the meal problem is settled, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make? (from Act 2, Part 2)

That their bed chambers are aired out properly.
That new mattresses be placed on their beds.
That their beds are positioned facing East.
That they go see to the making of their beds.
5)

What does Tony come running into the room to announce? (from Act 3, Part 1)

That the barn is on fire.
That he overheard Hastings and Constance planning an elopement.
That he has Constance's jewels to give her.
That his mother will not release the jewels.
6)

What does Marlow say that Kate overhears? (from Act 3, Part 2)

That Miss Hardcastle hides her face under a bonnet.
That Miss Hardcastle is too grave and sentimental for him.
That Miss Hardcastle talks too much.
That Miss Hardcastle wears ridiculous clothes.
7)

Before going behind the screen, what does Sir Charles do? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

He says a prayer.
He kisses Kate's hand.
He pours himself a stiff brandy.
He goes for Mr. Hardcastle to join him.
8)

As Marlow kneels in front of Kate, what does his father say, coming out of hiding? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

Charles, have you lost your mind?
Charles, who do you think you're talking to?
Charles, how you have deceived me!
Charles, get up at once!
9)

What does the maid question about Kate's plan? (from Act 3, Part 2)

Whether Constance will go along with the sceme.
Whether Marlow will stay in the house.
Whether Kate can get her father to agree to her plan.
Whether she can act the part of a barmaid.
10)

Mr. Hardcastle is furious with Marlow. What does he say out loud to himself about the young man? (from Act 3, Part 1)

That he must not let Kate meet the young man.
That he cannot understand Sir Charles playing such a joke on him.
He is the most impudent piece of brass that ever spoke with a tongue.
That he should run him off with a pitchfork.
11)

What does Constance attempt to do? (from Act 4, Part 2)

Pour water on the letter so that the ink runs.
Get Tony to read the letter later.
Knock the letter into the fireplace.
Get Mrs. Hardcastle away by telling her a story about Tony.
12)

Who enters while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marlow? (from Act 3, Part 2)

Mr. Hardcastle.
Lady Betty Blackleg.
Tony Lumpkin.
Constance.
13)

Does Mr. Hardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow? (from Act 3, Part 1)

No, because he will not give him a chance to apologize.
No, he trusts his first impression.
Yes, because Kate might end up being an old maid.
Yes, if Sir Charles comes and straightens his son out.
14)

What does Sir Charles say will happen if what Kate has said turns out to be true? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

All his happiness with his son shall come to an end.
He will allow Hardcastle to chastize his son.
He will confront his son with a pistol.
He will send his son to an asylum.
15)

What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings? (from Act 2, Part 2)

If he were not Sir Charles' son, I'd send him packing.
No wonder Sir Charles was anxious to send his son to the country.
Next thing he'll want me to fluff his pillows.
It may be modern modesty but looks like old-fashioned impudence.
16)

What does Mrs. Hardcastle not recognize as Tony and Constance banter back and forth? (from Act 4, Part 2)

The sarcasm in their declarations of love for each other.
How nervous they are around her.
How they do not seem to listen to one another.
How their faces reveal their true love.
17)

What does Kate propose that her father and Sir Charles do? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Hide behind a screen while she meets with Marlow.
Insist on a meeting with the four of them.
Threaten Marlow with a whip if he does not tell the truth.
Talk to her maid who overheard everything.
18)

What does Jeremy, Marlow's servant, verify? (from Act 4, Part 1)

That the barmaid gave them the keys to the cellar.
That Sir Charles always allowd them to get drunk at an inn.
That Marlow ordered his servants to drink.
That the Hardcastle servant girls where getting them drunk for sport.
19)

Why does Mr. Hardcastle not go back into the house? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

He wants to find out how Tony got so muddy.
He is sure he heard two voices and wants to know who else is there.
He hasn't finished his walk.
He thinks there is someone with a gun in the thicket.
20)

How does Kate respond to Marlow's declaration of love? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

That if he feels that way, she will marry him.
That she could not gain her happiness by lessening his.
That he would be surprised how difficult his father might be.
That her guardian will demand a lot of money for her.
21)

What is Kate's plan for Marlow? (from Act 3, Part 2)

She plans to make Marlow think she loves Hastings.
She plans to trick Marlow into marrying her.
She plans to pretend to be Kate's sister.
She plans to keep up his delusion.
22)

What does Kate think will be her father's reaction when he hears the whole story? (from Act 4, Part 1)

That he will laugh Marlow out of his resolve to leave.
That he will be furious with Tony and Hastings.
That he won't believe a word of it.
That he will have a heart attack and die.
23)

How does Kate as the barmaid rebuff Marlow. (from Act 3, Part 2)

By saying she will scream if he tries to touch her.
By saying that she sees Miss Hardcastle coming.
By telling him how she thinks he acted with Miss Hardcastle exactly like it happened.
By telling him she hears the servant bell ringing for her.
24)

What does Mrs. Hardcastle promise to give Constance right away? (from Act 4, Part 2)

A wedding dress.
A trip to her aunt's house in London.
The jewels.
Her garnets.
25)

What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them.
Do you suggest we lack brains, sir?
I supposed you had only a half a brain.
A brain is something missing in most houses.
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