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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. Who does Constance say Marlow is?
(a) A royal in line for the throne.
(b) The son of her father's dearest friend.
(c) The most eligable bachelor in London.
(d) The most intimate friend of her admirer, Mr. Hastings.

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

3. What argument does the subject of age bring up between the Hardcastles?
(a) The leaks in the roof.
(b) Mrs. Hardcastle's age.
(c) How long they have had the same furniture.
(d) The holes in the carpet.

4. Anxious to be off, what does Marlow ask Tony?
(a) Can we purchase some torches here?
(b) We are to turn right, did you say?
(c) How much do you think they will charge?
(d) Are there any bridges to cross?

5. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?
(a) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.
(b) He says that the young man might be mentally retarded.
(c) He says that the young man may be deformed in some way.
(d) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?

2. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?

3. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?

4. What does Kate say to Constance about her brother Tony?

5. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?

(see the answer key)

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