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

2. What reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?
(a) It looks too much like a regular house.
(b) It is better than they had hoped for.
(c) It has fallen into a state of ruin.
(d) It is well-looking and credible.

3. As soon as Hardcastle is out of sight, what do the servants begin saying?
(a) They say the master has lost his mind.
(b) They say they are going back to their old jobs.
(c) None of them can remember his or her job.
(d) They begin arguing over which one is most important.

4. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?
(a) He turns red and cannot speak.
(b) He gets grand and ignores the women.
(c) He is a trembler looking like he wants to steal out of the room.
(d) He puts on airs that the women can see right through.

5. Giving up on following Tony's directions, what does Marlow do?
(a) He tells Hastings that this is why he never stopped to ask directions.
(b) He suggests they return to London.
(c) He says they can sleep in the carriage.
(d) He asks the landlord for a room for the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marlow's experience with proper young ladies?

2. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?

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

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

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

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