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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. Tony thinks Constance has not read all of the letter, so what does he do?
(a) He gives it to his mother to finish reading.
(b) He puts the letter in his pocket to read later.
(c) He has a temper tantrum.
(d) He sits down and tries to read it himself.

2. When Marlow finally does look at Kate as a barmaid, what changes in his speech?
(a) He orders a sandwich.
(b) He pauses trying to remember who she is.
(c) He becomes quite flirtatious.
(d) He starts stammering again.

3. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) Next thing he'll want me to fluff his pillows.
(b) No wonder Sir Charles was anxious to send his son to the country.
(c) It may be modern modesty but looks like old-fashioned impudence.
(d) If he were not Sir Charles' son, I'd send him packing.

4. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?
(a) Do you suggest we lack brains, sir?
(b) A brain is something missing in most houses.
(c) Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them.
(d) I supposed you had only a half a brain.

5. What is Marlow's complaint as he enters the room and finds Kate?
(a) He says he cannot get any repose in the house.
(b) He says he cannot find Hastings.
(c) He says the innkeeper is rude.
(d) He says the servants are impossible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hardcastle tell Kate he plans to do?

2. How does Kate as the barmaid rebuff Marlow.

3. What is Tony's one word admonition to the landlord of the pub?

4. What does the letter from Sir Charles Marlow indicate?

5. Hardcastle does not recognize the insults at first and attempts to do what?

(see the answer key)

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