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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. How is Mr. Hardcastle astonished by Kate's conversation?
(a) She says that Marlow is the very image of a grand gentleman.
(b) She says that Marlow was as much a gentleman as Hastings.
(c) She says Marlow was timid and had a bashful manner.
(d) She says that Marlow spoke well and was very courteous.

2. Hardcastle does not recognize the insults at first and attempts to do what?
(a) Advise them about their dress.
(b) Get them to sit at a table.
(c) Order Marlow and Hastings to sit down.
(d) Enter into a conversation with Marlow and Hastings.

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

4. What does Hardcastle assume from Kate's comments about Marlow?
(a) That her judgement is failing her.
(b) That she must have met someone else.
(c) That Marlow knows how to speak with a lady.
(d) That she finds him as objectionable as he does.

5. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?
(a) That this might not be an inn after all.
(b) That they will be overcharged for their stay.
(c) That it is an antique shop.
(d) That the beds will be hard and uncomfortable.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?

3. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?

4. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?

5. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?

(see the answer key)

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