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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?
(a) He turns red and cannot speak.
(b) He gets grand and ignores the women.
(c) He puts on airs that the women can see right through.
(d) He is a trembler looking like he wants to steal out of the room.

2. When Mrs. Hardcastle tries to get Tony to say home one night, where is he planning to go?
(a) To church.
(b) The theater.
(c) The Three Pigeons pub.
(d) The Cock and Bull pub.

3. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?
(a) They never have company come to the house.
(b) They do not travel to town now and then.
(c) He has no taste in furniture.
(d) He doesn't dress for dinner.

4. What does Mr. Hardcastle say the neighbors bring back from their trips to town?
(a) Useless furniture and ugly paintings.
(b) Vanity and affectation.
(c) Things for which they have no use.
(d) Bills and bad dispositions.

5. 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 is shocked, thinking it will be expensive.
(c) He cannot eat rich food at night.
(d) He thinks it is rustic food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Left behind as Hardcastle and Marlow go to the bedrooms, who does Hastings see?

2. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?

3. What does Tony warn them of once they get to the inn?

4. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?

5. What is Hardcastle's reaction when Kate enters the room?

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