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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. What subterfuge do Constance and Tony carry out when Mrs. Hardcastle is in the room?
(a) They pretend to court one another.
(b) They act shy around each other.
(c) They go to opposite sides of the room.
(d) They pretend they are planning a wedding.

2. What is Hardcastle's toast after passing out the punch?
(a) To overlook your insolence.
(b) To our better acquaintence.
(c) To good horses and fair ladies.
(d) To send you on your way.

3. Why does Constance not believe that Mrs. Hardcastle has lost her jewels?
(a) Because she knows where Mrs. Harcastle keeps them.
(b) Because she has them herself.
(c) Because Tony told her they are not lost.
(d) Because Mrs. Hardcastle knows the value of the jewels.

4. How does Tony calm down Constance?
(a) He tells her that Hastings has the jewels.
(b) He makes a joke to make her laugh.
(c) He promises to find the jewels.
(d) He gives her brandy to drink.

5. What does Kate think will be her father's reaction when he hears the whole story?
(a) That he will be furious with Tony and Hastings.
(b) That he will laugh Marlow out of his resolve to leave.
(c) That he will have a heart attack and die.
(d) That he won't believe a word of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony come running into the room to announce?

2. What keeps Marlow from leaving Liberty Hall?

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

4. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?

5. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?

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