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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 is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.
(a) He says she knows he just bought a new horse.
(b) He says she will have to own that he is pretty fond of an old wife.
(c) He says she thinks anything bought last month is old.
(d) He says she just does not know the value of antiques.

2. What does Mr. Hardcastle say the neighbors bring back from their trips to town?
(a) Vanity and affectation.
(b) Bills and bad dispositions.
(c) Useless furniture and ugly paintings.
(d) Things for which they have no use.

3. Why does Constance not believe that Mrs. Hardcastle has lost her jewels?
(a) Because Mrs. Hardcastle knows the value of the jewels.
(b) Because she has them herself.
(c) Because Tony told her they are not lost.
(d) Because she knows where Mrs. Harcastle keeps them.

4. What is Marlow's reaction when he sees the menu for the night's supper?
(a) He does not believe the menu is correct.
(b) He cannot eat rich food at night.
(c) He is shocked, thinking it will be expensive.
(d) He thinks it is rustic food.

5. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?
(a) If they have an invitation to the Hardcastle mansion.
(b) If they know where they are and how they got there.
(c) If they have servants traveling with them.
(d) If they need to see Hardcastle right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?

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

3. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?

4. When Mrs. Hardcastle tries to get Tony to say home one night, where is he planning to go?

5. When does Mrs. Hardcastle insist will be the time for Constance to wear jewels?

(see the answer key)

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