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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 Diggory say will be difficult for him?
(a) To speak in a refined manner.
(b) To walk without tripping over his feet.
(c) To see people eating at the table and not be able to eat himself.
(d) To keep his hands off the sherry.

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

3. What is Marlow's experience with proper young ladies?
(a) Only experience with his cousins.
(b) A lot of experience that always ends badly.
(c) Hardly no experience with ladies of the upper class.
(d) None whatsoever because he has been in all-boy schools.

4. How does Kate as the barmaid rebuff Marlow.
(a) By telling him she hears the servant bell ringing for her.
(b) By saying she will scream if he tries to touch her.
(c) By telling him how she thinks he acted with Miss Hardcastle exactly like it happened.
(d) By saying that she sees Miss Hardcastle coming.

5. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?
(a) Get them to work for less money.
(b) Train them for fine service before Marlow arrives.
(c) Teach them how to walk.
(d) Measure them for new uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?

2. Where is Mr. Hardcastle while Mrs. Hardcastle is leaving with Constance?

3. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?

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

5. How does Mrs. Hardcastle react to Tony's flippant attitude toward her?

(see the answer key)

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