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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. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?
(a) That the beds will be hard and uncomfortable.
(b) That it is an antique shop.
(c) That this might not be an inn after all.
(d) That they will be overcharged for their stay.

2. Why is Tony suddenly brave enough to play a prank on Hardcastle and his guests.
(a) His mother will defend him.
(b) He is leaving for Europe soon.
(c) He has grown much larger than Hardcastle.
(d) He is soon to come into his inheritance.

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

4. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.
(a) Have you turned to be like Mrs. Hardcastle?
(b) What is wrong with the simple country dress?
(c) The indigent world could be clothed out of the trimmings of the vain.
(d) There's enough silk in that gown to make two.

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle expect from Diggory who was brought into the house from his work in the barn?
(a) To perform the duties of butler.
(b) To act as doorman.
(c) To dance and entertain the guests.
(d) To make a show at the side table.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?

3. What has Kate promised her father about her dress in the evenings?

4. Who does Constance say Marlow is?

5. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?

(see the answer key)

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