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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 reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?
(a) It is well-looking and credible.
(b) It is better than they had hoped for.
(c) It looks too much like a regular house.
(d) It has fallen into a state of ruin.

2. What does Mr. Hardcastle call his home?
(a) Liberty Hall.
(b) Hardcastle Castle.
(c) Inn and Out.
(d) Upson Downs.

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

4. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?
(a) He wants her to learn to cook.
(b) He praises a young man who is coming to visit.
(c) He offers to send her to the university.
(d) He begs her to spend less on clothes.

5. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?
(a) The maid and Mrs. Hardcastle
(b) Marlow and Hastings
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle
(d) Kate and Marlow

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?

2. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?

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

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

5. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?

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