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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 nervous because she can't find the key to her bureau.
(c) She is smug because she thinks she has defeated Constance.
(d) She is hysterical believing the jewels to have been stolen.

2. What does Tony warn them of once they get to the inn?
(a) The food will be very bad.
(b) The owner will want to sit and talk with them.
(c) The owner will introduce them to his talkative wife.
(d) The owner will warn them about touching his daughter.

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

4. Who enters while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marlow?
(a) Mr. Hardcastle.
(b) Tony Lumpkin.
(c) Constance.
(d) Lady Betty Blackleg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlow tell Kate the barmaid his name is?

2. How does Marlow ask Kate for a kiss?

3. When Marlow enters, who gets the blame for all the trouble in the house?

4. What sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?

5. What comment does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter, Kate, seeing her dressed in the latest fashion.

(see the answer key)

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