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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Kate's plan for Marlow?
(a) She plans to make Marlow think she loves Hastings.
(b) She plans to pretend to be Kate's sister.
(c) She plans to trick Marlow into marrying her.
(d) She plans to keep up his delusion.

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

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

5. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?
(a) He gets grand and ignores the women.
(b) He is a trembler looking like he wants to steal out of the room.
(c) He puts on airs that the women can see right through.
(d) He turns red and cannot speak.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?

3. When Mrs. Hardcastle drags herself to where Tony is, what does he try to make her believe?

4. What does Mr. Hardcastle say the neighbors bring back from their trips to town?

5. What has Tony arranged for Hastings and Constance?

(see the answer key)

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