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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 Marlow say that Kate overhears?
(a) That Miss Hardcastle hides her face under a bonnet.
(b) That Miss Hardcastle is too grave and sentimental for him.
(c) That Miss Hardcastle wears ridiculous clothes.
(d) That Miss Hardcastle talks too much.

2. What is Marlow's complaint as he enters the room and finds Kate?
(a) He says he cannot find Hastings.
(b) He says he cannot get any repose in the house.
(c) He says the innkeeper is rude.
(d) He says the servants are impossible.

3. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?
(a) That they will be overcharged for their stay.
(b) That this might not be an inn after all.
(c) That it is an antique shop.
(d) That the beds will be hard and uncomfortable.

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

5. When Sir Charles questions Kate, what does she say about his son's behavior toward her?
(a) She says he pressed her to elope with him.
(b) She says he gave the standard courtship speech and professed his love.
(c) She says he stammered and stuttered and made eyes at her.
(d) She says that he talked like he would talk to a barmaid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?

3. Why are Hardcastle and Sir Charles amazed at Marlow's quick departure?

4. What is Kate's plan for Marlow?

5. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?

(see the answer key)

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