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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 correct him if he gets parts of them wrong.
(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 not laugh out loud.

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

3. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?
(a) No one moves to get the wine.
(b) They all start wishing for a glass of wine.
(c) They all say that they prefer ale.
(d) They all rush out to get the wine.

4. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?
(a) He hurries out to greet Marlow.
(b) He runs to sit down in the living room.
(c) He rushes the servants through their jobs one more time.
(d) He thinks it is the mail coach.

5. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?
(a) In prison.
(b) In the militia.
(c) In the university.
(d) In church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Marlow envy Hastings?

2. What is Marlow's experience with proper young ladies?

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

4. What does Kate convince her father to do?

5. What does Marlow do in front of his father?

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