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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. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?
(a) Getting even with Kate for standing between him and Constance.
(b) Coming into his inheritance of 1,500 pounds a year.
(c) Going abraod for an extended vacation.
(d) Being presented at court.

2. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?
(a) It was because a wheel broke on the carriage and they had to haul it to London.
(b) It was because he forgot his top hat and had to go back for it.
(c) It was because they had no roadmap to the Hardcastle estate.
(d) It was because he would not stop and ask directions.

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

4. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?
(a) He begs her to spend less on clothes.
(b) He praises a young man who is coming to visit.
(c) He wants her to learn to cook.
(d) He offers to send her to the university.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Hardcastle dote on?

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

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

4. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?

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

(see the answer key)

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