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

2. What does Tony urge his mother to tell Constance about the jewels?
(a) That they are lost and he will bear witness.
(b) That she sold them and the money is spent.
(c) That she will give them to her when she marries Tony.
(d) That she had them appraised and they are all fake.

3. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By firing a pistol.
(b) By kicking them.
(c) By mentioning sex.
(d) By talking louder.

4. When Hardcastle runs into Marlow, why is he upset?
(a) Marlows servants are causing fights in the servants' quarters.
(b) Marlow's servants are chasing Hardcastle's servant girls.
(c) Marlow's servants are getting drunk in Hardcastle's wine cellar.
(d) Marlow has not paid his room rent.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?

2. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?

3. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?

4. What is Hardcastle's toast after passing out the punch?

5. What does Kate say to herself about Marlow.

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