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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 Diggory say will be difficult for him?
(a) To speak in a refined manner.
(b) To keep his hands off the sherry.
(c) To walk without tripping over his feet.
(d) To see people eating at the table and not be able to eat himself.

2. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By talking louder.
(b) By kicking them.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By mentioning sex.

3. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?
(a) A barn.
(b) A barracks.
(c) An inn.
(d) A museum.

4. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?
(a) They are arguing over places of importance.
(b) They are too concerned about their dress.
(c) They want some staff to be under them.
(d) They are only interested in the money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?

2. What is so amusing about the way Kate and her father describe Marlow?

3. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?

4. Mr. Hardcastle is furious with Marlow. What does he say out loud to himself about the young man?

5. What dichotomy does Marlow bewail?

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