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

2. What does Mr. Hardcastle tell his wife when she suggests that Tony is consumptive.
(a) No, my dear, he's just in love.
(b) Yes, but he won't see a doctor.
(c) No, wife, his clothes are too large for him.
(d) Yes, if growing fat is one of the symptoms.

3. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?
(a) He says that the young man might be mentally retarded.
(b) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.
(c) He says that the young man may be deformed in some way.
(d) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.

4. 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.

5. Why is Tony suddenly brave enough to play a prank on Hardcastle and his guests.
(a) He has grown much larger than Hardcastle.
(b) He is leaving for Europe soon.
(c) He is soon to come into his inheritance.
(d) His mother will defend him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?

2. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?

3. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?

4. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?

5. What does the landlord say about available accommodations?

(see the answer key)

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