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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 volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?
(a) He tries hard to contain his laughter.
(b) He tips his hat and wishes them well.
(c) He kicks the landlord of the pub under the table.
(d) He offers to go out and point the way.

2. What does Mr. Hardcastle expect from Diggory who was brought into the house from his work in the barn?
(a) To dance and entertain the guests.
(b) To perform the duties of butler.
(c) To act as doorman.
(d) To make a show at the side table.

3. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?
(a) He hurries out to greet Marlow.
(b) He runs to sit down in the living room.
(c) He thinks it is the mail coach.
(d) He rushes the servants through their jobs one more time.

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

5. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?
(a) It was because a wheel broke on the carriage and they had to haul it to London.
(b) It was because he would not stop and ask directions.
(c) It was because they had no roadmap to the Hardcastle estate.
(d) It was because he forgot his top hat and had to go back for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?

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

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

4. Anxious to be off, what does Marlow ask Tony?

5. What does Kate say about Marlow?

(see the answer key)

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