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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 suggestion is made that the landlady might do?
(a) Make them a bed on the pub floor.
(b) Order them out of her house.
(c) Let them share her bed.
(d) Give them three chairs and a bolster in front of the fireplace.

2. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?
(a) General Custer.
(b) The Earl of Bath.
(c) The Duke of Marlborough.
(d) Napoleon Bonepart.

3. 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.

4. After the meal problem is settled, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make?
(a) That they go see to the making of their beds.
(b) That new mattresses be placed on their beds.
(c) That their beds are positioned facing East.
(d) That their bed chambers are aired out properly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?

2. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?

3. When Hastings offers them something already made up, what is Marlow's aside to Hastings?

4. What dichotomy does Marlow bewail?

5. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?

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