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

2. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?
(a) Wait!
(b) Help!
(c) Mum!
(d) Don't forget!

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

4. 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 rushes the servants through their jobs one more time.
(c) He thinks it is the mail coach.
(d) He hurries out to greet Marlow.

5. What does Kate say about Marlow?
(a) That she expected something extraordinary and she was quite surprised by him.
(b) That he was rude and callous and she wanted him to go away.
(c) That he appeared to be a simpleton.
(d) That she didn't know he was Hastings' best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hastings offers them something already made up, what is Marlow's aside to Hastings?

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

3. What is Hardcastle's reaction when Kate enters the room?

4. What does the landlord say about available accommodations?

5. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?

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