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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?
(a) If they know where they are and how they got there.
(b) If they have servants traveling with them.
(c) If they have an invitation to the Hardcastle mansion.
(d) If they need to see Hardcastle right away.

2. What does Mr. Hardcastle tell his wife when she suggests that Tony is consumptive.
(a) No, my dear, he's just in love.
(b) No, wife, his clothes are too large for him.
(c) Yes, if growing fat is one of the symptoms.
(d) Yes, but he won't see a doctor.

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

4. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?
(a) Constance stands to inherit a title.
(b) Tony has never been able to attract a woman.
(c) Constance inherited a fortune in jewels.
(d) Tony needs to settle down before he gets too old.

5. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?
(a) He says that he is closing the inn and fancies himself a country gentleman.
(b) He tells them that the old man is a lunatic.
(c) He tells them that the old man loves to play tricks on his guests.
(d) He tells them that the owner is away and there are imposters in the inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What suggestion is made that the landlady might do?

2. What does the landlord say about available accommodations?

3. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?

4. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?

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

(see the answer key)

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