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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. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?
(a) Being presented at court.
(b) Coming into his inheritance of 1,500 pounds a year.
(c) Going abraod for an extended vacation.
(d) Getting even with Kate for standing between him and Constance.

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

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

4. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?
(a) If he is what they saw of him on first meeting, neither of them will consent to a marriage.
(b) He is a man with a split personality.
(c) Maybe he is just tired from the long trip from London.
(d) They think they can change him to be a respectable gentleman.

5. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?
(a) The dialogue is high toned.
(b) The sentiments are only on drinking.
(c) The characters are all commoners and not genteel.
(d) The characters serve as a chorus as in Greek comedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlow do with the jewels?

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

3. Who puts Marlow straight about the house?

4. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?

5. Left behind as Hardcastle and Marlow go to the bedrooms, who does Hastings see?

(see the answer key)

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