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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. When Hastings offers them something already made up, what is Marlow's aside to Hastings?
(a) Do you suppose the wine is soured?
(b) In Liberty Hall we have only what he pleases.
(c) I hope this is fit to drink.
(d) I wonder how long it has sat there?

2. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?
(a) The maid and Mrs. Hardcastle
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle
(c) Kate and Marlow
(d) Marlow and Hastings

3. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?
(a) Run away before she comes down.
(b) Pretend to be very ill.
(c) Bow low, say yes and no, and not look at her face.
(d) Pretend to be a valet servant.

4. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?
(a) A glass of warm punch.
(b) An Irish whisky.
(c) Milk and biscuits.
(d) A gin and tonic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What argument does the subject of age bring up between the Hardcastles?

2. Tired of humoring Hardcastle, what blunder does Marlow make?

3. Who does Constance say Marlow is?

4. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.

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

(see the answer key)

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