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

2. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?
(a) No one moves to get the wine.
(b) They all rush out to get the wine.
(c) They all say that they prefer ale.
(d) They all start wishing for a glass of wine.

3. 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 see people eating at the table and not be able to eat himself.
(d) To speak in a refined manner.

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

5. What has Kate promised her father about her dress in the evenings?
(a) That she will wear a dancing costume in the evenings.
(b) That she will only dress up in the evenings.
(c) That she will not wear jewelry in the evenings.
(d) That she will wear simply country housewife clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hardcastle enters the room, how does Marlow indicate he is dismissed?

2. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?

3. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?

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

5. What admonition does Hardcastle give the servants for when guests arrive?

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