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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 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 the young man may be deformed in some way.
(c) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.
(d) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.

2. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?
(a) They want some staff to be under them.
(b) They are only interested in the money.
(c) They are arguing over places of importance.
(d) They are too concerned about their dress.

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

4. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?
(a) An inn.
(b) A barn.
(c) A barracks.
(d) A museum.

5. Tired of humoring Hardcastle, what blunder does Marlow make?
(a) He demands to be taken to the dining room.
(b) He demands to know what's for supper.
(c) He orders Hardcastle to unpack his bags.
(d) He offers Hardcastle a tip for the punch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marlow's experience with proper young ladies?

2. Hardcastle does not recognize the insults at first and attempts to do what?

3. Of what does Marlow envy Hastings?

4. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?

5. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?

(see the answer key)

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