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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What dichotomy does Marlow bewail?
(a) Low class women are not bound by the reserve of upper class women.
(b) Lower class women do not expect marriage like the upper class.
(c) An impudent man may fake modesty, but a modest man cannot fake impudence.
(d) You cannot pay upper class women the same as you do the lower class.

3. What is Kate's response as Marlow moves closer to her?
(a) She asks of he thinks she's wearing a mask.
(b) She asks if he is in need of glasses.
(c) She runs behind a large chair.
(d) She asks if he is trying to guess her age the way they do horses.

4. When Marlow finally does look at Kate as a barmaid, what changes in his speech?
(a) He becomes quite flirtatious.
(b) He orders a sandwich.
(c) He starts stammering again.
(d) He pauses trying to remember who she is.

5. What reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?
(a) It is well-looking and credible.
(b) It is better than they had hoped for.
(c) It has fallen into a state of ruin.
(d) It looks too much like a regular house.

Short Answer Questions

1. As soon as Hardcastle is out of sight, what do the servants begin saying?

2. When Sir Charles questions Kate, what does she say about his son's behavior toward her?

3. What does the maid question about Kate's plan?

4. What does Hardcastle tell Kate he plans to do?

5. How does Marlow conspire to get closer to Kate?

(see the answer key)

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