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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 comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?
(a) He says they get their guests out of bed when the rooster crows each morning.
(b) He says they have hard beds and sour wine.
(c) He says they have good beds and fine wine.
(d) He says there is a rumor that they steal from their guests while they sleep.

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

3. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?
(a) By going to look out of the window.
(b) By talking loudly to each other.
(c) By discussing what to wear before they go on to meet Kate and Constance.
(d) By keeping their backs to him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?

2. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?

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

4. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle call his home?

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