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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hardcastle enters the room, how does Marlow indicate he is dismissed?
(a) By asking him to go look after their horses.
(b) By turning to Hastings and ignoring Hardcastle.
(c) By saying he will call if he needs anything.
(d) By giving him their breakfast order.

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

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

4. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?
(a) Bow low, say yes and no, and not look at her face.
(b) Run away before she comes down.
(c) Pretend to be a valet servant.
(d) Pretend to be very ill.

5. How does Mrs. Hardcastle show her blind love of her son, Tony?
(a) She gives him a fortune.
(b) She orders a painting done of him.
(c) She says he could charm the birds from the trees.
(d) She buys him the latest fashion clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony say his mother would part with before she gave up the jewels?

2. What does Marlow say that Kate overhears?

3. When Marlow finally does look at Kate as a barmaid, what changes in his speech?

4. Tired of humoring Hardcastle, what blunder does Marlow make?

5. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?

(see the answer key)

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