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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 does Tony calm down Constance?
(a) He tells her that Hastings has the jewels.
(b) He makes a joke to make her laugh.
(c) He gives her brandy to drink.
(d) He promises to find the jewels.

2. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?
(a) They must not laugh out loud.
(b) They must not comment on how many times they have heard the story.
(c) They must laugh uproarously to get the guests laughing, too.
(d) They must correct him if he gets parts of them wrong.

3. When does Mrs. Hardcastle insist will be the time for Constance to wear jewels?
(a) Only when she's presented at court.
(b) They are for looking at and not for wearing.
(c) When she is in her forties and her beauty needs repairing.
(d) Only when she has paste copies of them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tony looking forward to in the near future?

2. What is Hardcastle's toast after passing out the punch?

3. Who does Constance say Marlow is?

4. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?

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

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