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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. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?
(a) The dialogue is high toned.
(b) The characters serve as a chorus as in Greek comedy.
(c) The characters are all commoners and not genteel.
(d) The sentiments are only on drinking.

2. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?
(a) He father says that Marlow occasionally drinks too much.
(b) Her father says Marlow is reserved and shy.
(c) He father says that Marlow takes snuff.
(d) Her father says that Marlow is reputed to be quite vain.

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

4. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?
(a) Constance Neville, her best friend.
(b) Mrs. Hardcastle wanting to know what her husband told Kate.
(c) The maid with a glass of milk.
(d) Tony Lumpkin, her stepbrother.

5. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?
(a) Fat and sassy.
(b) Pigeon lover and turkey neck.
(c) Dumb and dirty.
(d) Whelp and hound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.

2. What joke does Tony play on Hastings and Marlow?.

3. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?

4. What does Tony warn them of once they get to the inn?

5. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.

(see the answer key)

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