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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 dance and entertain the guests.
(c) To act as doorman.
(d) To make a show at the side table.

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

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

4. 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 will have to own that he is pretty fond of an old wife.
(c) He says she just does not know the value of antiques.
(d) He says she knows he just bought a new horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What admonition does Hardcastle give the servants for when guests arrive?

3. What is Hardcastle's toast after passing out the punch?

4. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?

5. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?

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