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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

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 are all commoners and not genteel.
(c) The dialogue is high toned.
(d) The characters serve as a chorus as in Greek comedy.

2. How interested is Hardcastle in politics?
(a) Not at all because it frets him.
(b) He favors the Tories.
(c) He is an avid Liberal.
(d) He is an avid follower of politics.

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

4. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?
(a) The maid with a glass of milk.
(b) Constance Neville, her best friend.
(c) Mrs. Hardcastle wanting to know what her husband told Kate.
(d) Tony Lumpkin, her stepbrother.

5. After the meal problem is settled, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make?
(a) That their beds are positioned facing East.
(b) That they go see to the making of their beds.
(c) That new mattresses be placed on their beds.
(d) That their bed chambers are aired out properly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?

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

3. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?

4. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?

5. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?

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