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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?
(a) The Duke of Marlborough.
(b) The Earl of Bath.
(c) Napoleon Bonepart.
(d) General Custer.

2. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?
(a) By keeping their backs to him.
(b) By talking loudly to each other.
(c) By going to look out of the window.
(d) By discussing what to wear before they go on to meet Kate and Constance.

3. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?
(a) Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them.
(b) A brain is something missing in most houses.
(c) Do you suggest we lack brains, sir?
(d) I supposed you had only a half a brain.

4. When does Mrs. Hardcastle insist will be the time for Constance to wear jewels?
(a) They are for looking at and not for wearing.
(b) Only when she has paste copies of them.
(c) Only when she's presented at court.
(d) When she is in her forties and her beauty needs repairing.

5. Does Mr. Hardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow?
(a) No, because he will not give him a chance to apologize.
(b) No, he trusts his first impression.
(c) Yes, because Kate might end up being an old maid.
(d) Yes, if Sir Charles comes and straightens his son out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hardcastle expect from Diggory who was brought into the house from his work in the barn?

2. When Hardcastle enters the room, how does Marlow indicate he is dismissed?

3. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's state of mind when she returns to the living room?

4. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?

5. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?

(see the answer key)

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