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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. How interested is Hardcastle in politics?
(a) Not at all because it frets him.
(b) He is an avid Liberal.
(c) He favors the Tories.
(d) He is an avid follower of politics.

2. How is Hastings shocked by Marlow?
(a) He sees that Marlow has no intention of marrying Miss Hardcastle.
(b) He finds out that Marlow sent the casket of jewels to the landlady.
(c) He learns that Marlow is leaving Liberty Hall with the barmaid.
(d) Marlow tells him that the barmaid is waiting for him in his room.

3. Who does Constance say Marlow is?
(a) The most eligable bachelor in London.
(b) The son of her father's dearest friend.
(c) A royal in line for the throne.
(d) The most intimate friend of her admirer, Mr. Hastings.

4. What does Mrs. Hardcastle not recognize as Tony and Constance banter back and forth?
(a) The sarcasm in their declarations of love for each other.
(b) How nervous they are around her.
(c) How their faces reveal their true love.
(d) How they do not seem to listen to one another.

5. What does Mr. Hardcastle tell his wife when she suggests that Tony is consumptive.
(a) No, wife, his clothes are too large for him.
(b) Yes, if growing fat is one of the symptoms.
(c) Yes, but he won't see a doctor.
(d) No, my dear, he's just in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tony's reply when Hastings asks how he managed to get the jewels?

2. When Hastings accuses Marlow of planning to rob the barmaid of her honor, what does Marlow reply?

3. What does Tony say to Constance about the jewels now back with his mother.

4. What does Tony urge his mother to tell Constance about the jewels?

5. What subterfuge do Constance and Tony carry out when Mrs. Hardcastle is in the room?

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