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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 reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?
(a) It is well-looking and credible.
(b) It has fallen into a state of ruin.
(c) It is better than they had hoped for.
(d) It looks too much like a regular house.

2. What has Kate promised her father about her dress in the evenings?
(a) That she will only dress up in the evenings.
(b) That she will wear simply country housewife clothes.
(c) That she will wear a dancing costume in the evenings.
(d) That she will not wear jewelry in the evenings.

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

4. What does Jeremy, Marlow's servant, verify?
(a) That Marlow ordered his servants to drink.
(b) That the barmaid gave them the keys to the cellar.
(c) That the Hardcastle servant girls where getting them drunk for sport.
(d) That Sir Charles always allowd them to get drunk at an inn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?

2. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?

3. What subterfuge do Constance and Tony carry out when Mrs. Hardcastle is in the room?

4. What does Mrs. Hardcastle not recognize as Tony and Constance banter back and forth?

5. When Kate arrives, how does her testimony conflict with young Marlow's?

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