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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Giving up on following Tony's directions, what does Marlow do?
(a) He says they can sleep in the carriage.
(b) He suggests they return to London.
(c) He asks the landlord for a room for the night.
(d) He tells Hastings that this is why he never stopped to ask directions.

3. What does Tony come running into the room to announce?
(a) That he overheard Hastings and Constance planning an elopement.
(b) That his mother will not release the jewels.
(c) That he has Constance's jewels to give her.
(d) That the barn is on fire.

4. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?
(a) Don't forget!
(b) Wait!
(c) Mum!
(d) Help!

5. Does Mr. Hardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow?
(a) Yes, if Sir Charles comes and straightens his son out.
(b) No, because he will not give him a chance to apologize.
(c) No, he trusts his first impression.
(d) Yes, because Kate might end up being an old maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dichotomy does Marlow bewail?

2. After the meal problem is settled, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make?

3. Who puts Marlow straight about the house?

4. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?

5. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?

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