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

2. What does Tony warn them of once they get to the inn?
(a) The owner will warn them about touching his daughter.
(b) The owner will want to sit and talk with them.
(c) The owner will introduce them to his talkative wife.
(d) The food will be very bad.

3. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?
(a) Her latest Paris fashions.
(b) The last sound tooth in her head.
(c) Her husband, Mr. Hardcastle.
(d) Her favorite son.

4. What does Marlow tell Hardcastle about his servants.
(a) He will discipline them harshly.
(b) They are under his orders to drink as much as they can.
(c) They are just playing drunk for some fun.
(d) They are his father's servants and he cannot control them.

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle say Marlow has to do?
(a) Crawl on his hands and knees.
(b) Work in the inn for one year.
(c) Reconcile contradictions.
(d) Give up playing jokes on his host.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?

2. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?

3. How is Mr. Hardcastle astonished by Kate's conversation?

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

5. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?

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