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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 comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?
(a) He says they have hard beds and sour wine.
(b) He says they get their guests out of bed when the rooster crows each morning.
(c) He says they have good beds and fine wine.
(d) He says there is a rumor that they steal from their guests while they sleep.

2. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's state of mind when she returns to the living room?
(a) She is happy because she is giving her garnets to Constance.
(b) She is smug because she thinks she has defeated Constance.
(c) She is nervous because she can't find the key to her bureau.
(d) She is hysterical believing the jewels to have been stolen.

3. What does Mr. Hardcastle say Marlow has to do?
(a) Reconcile contradictions.
(b) Work in the inn for one year.
(c) Give up playing jokes on his host.
(d) Crawl on his hands and knees.

4. What is so amusing about the way Kate and her father describe Marlow?
(a) It sounds as though they are not talking about the same man.
(b) They agree completely about Marlow.
(c) They can hardly contain their laughter at the man.
(d) They are not listening to each other.

5. Who is Hardcastle reminded of when he hears the word retreat?
(a) Napoleon Bonepart.
(b) The Earl of Bath.
(c) The Duke of Marlborough.
(d) General Custer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?

2. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?

3. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?

4. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?

5. How do Hastings and Marlow continue to ignore Hardcastle?

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