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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?
(a) He kicks the landlord of the pub under the table.
(b) He tries hard to contain his laughter.
(c) He offers to go out and point the way.
(d) He tips his hat and wishes them well.

5. What joke does Tony play on Hastings and Marlow?.
(a) He puts something in their ale that will put them to sleep.
(b) He gives them directions to Hardcastle's house but tells them it is an inn.
(c) He tells them that Hardcastle and his daughter have gone to Paris.
(d) He sends someone out to loosen the reins on their horses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?

3. Giving up on following Tony's directions, what does Marlow do?

4. What argument does the subject of age bring up between the Hardcastles?

5. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?

(see the answer key)

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