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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 is Marlow's reaction when he sees the menu for the night's supper?
(a) He does not believe the menu is correct.
(b) He thinks it is rustic food.
(c) He cannot eat rich food at night.
(d) He is shocked, thinking it will be expensive.

2. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?
(a) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.
(b) He says that the young man may be deformed in some way.
(c) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.
(d) He says that the young man might be mentally retarded.

3. Left behind as Hardcastle and Marlow go to the bedrooms, who does Hastings see?
(a) Constance Neville.
(b) Kate Hardcastle.
(c) Diggory.
(d) Mrs. Hardcastle.

4. What does Tony do when he discovers that Marlow and Hastings are hopelessly lost?
(a) He sends them headed back toward London.
(b) He offers to go with them to show the way.
(c) He gives them long, complicated directions to Hardcastle mansion.
(d) He tells them no one in those parts know a Mr. Hardcastle.

5. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?
(a) He says they have hard beds and sour wine.
(b) He says there is a rumor that they steal from their guests while they sleep.
(c) He says they have good beds and fine wine.
(d) He says they get their guests out of bed when the rooster crows each morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?

2. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?

3. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.

4. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?

5. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?

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