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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 Mr. Hardcastle astonished by Kate's conversation?
(a) She says that Marlow spoke well and was very courteous.
(b) She says that Marlow was as much a gentleman as Hastings.
(c) She says that Marlow is the very image of a grand gentleman.
(d) She says Marlow was timid and had a bashful manner.

2. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?
(a) Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them.
(b) I supposed you had only a half a brain.
(c) Do you suggest we lack brains, sir?
(d) A brain is something missing in most houses.

3. How does Hardcastle give Marlow a hard time?
(a) Insisting that he knows what has passed between him and Kate.
(b) Saying that Sir Charles has already committed him to marry Kate.
(c) Suggesting he has been flirting with the barmaid.
(d) Insisting that he pay for the wine his servants drank.

4. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?
(a) Measure them for new uniforms.
(b) Get them to work for less money.
(c) Train them for fine service before Marlow arrives.
(d) Teach them how to walk.

5. What is Kate's response as Marlow moves closer to her?
(a) She asks if he is trying to guess her age the way they do horses.
(b) She asks if he is in need of glasses.
(c) She asks of he thinks she's wearing a mask.
(d) She runs behind a large chair.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?

5. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?

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