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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. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.
(a) He says she thinks anything bought last month is old.
(b) He says she knows he just bought a new horse.
(c) He says she will have to own that he is pretty fond of an old wife.
(d) He says she just does not know the value of antiques.

2. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?
(a) He has no taste in furniture.
(b) He doesn't dress for dinner.
(c) They never have company come to the house.
(d) They do not travel to town now and then.

3. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?
(a) They are arguing over places of importance.
(b) They are too concerned about their dress.
(c) They are only interested in the money.
(d) They want some staff to be under them.

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

5. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?
(a) Going through the terrors of a formal courtship.
(b) He has no one to arrange a marriage for him.
(c) He fears he cannot endure an arranged marriage.
(d) His preference for barmaids.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Hardcastle tries to get Tony to say home one night, where is he planning to go?

2. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?

3. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?

4. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?

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

(see the answer key)

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