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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 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.

2. What does Tony tell Marlow and Hastings about the owner of the inn?
(a) He tells them that the old man is a lunatic.
(b) He tells them that the old man loves to play tricks on his guests.
(c) He says that he is closing the inn and fancies himself a country gentleman.
(d) He tells them that the owner is away and there are imposters in the inn.

3. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?
(a) Dumb and dirty.
(b) Pigeon lover and turkey neck.
(c) Fat and sassy.
(d) Whelp and hound.

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

5. What do Hastings and Marlow believe?
(a) That Hardcastle can tell them which way to go to find Kate.
(b) That they might stay over one more night.
(c) That they must get away from Hardcastle.
(d) That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Diggory say will be difficult for him?

2. Why does Constance not believe that Mrs. Hardcastle has lost her jewels?

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

4. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?

5. What is the one area of agreement between Kate and Mr. Hardcastle about Marlow?

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