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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. Why is Tony suddenly brave enough to play a prank on Hardcastle and his guests.
(a) His mother will defend him.
(b) He is soon to come into his inheritance.
(c) He is leaving for Europe soon.
(d) He has grown much larger than Hardcastle.

2. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?
(a) Marlow and Hastings
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle
(c) The maid and Mrs. Hardcastle
(d) Kate and Marlow

3. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?
(a) Don't forget!
(b) Mum!
(c) Wait!
(d) Help!

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

5. What does the landlord say about available accommodations?
(a) He says there is only one bed with three men in it already.
(b) He says they can have the bridal suite.
(c) He says they can sit down and put their heads on a table.
(d) He says they are welcome to sleep in the barn.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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