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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 does Miss Neville know who the letter is from?
(a) She knows Hastings is going to write.
(b) She recognizes the handwriting.
(c) She reads the letter for Tony.
(d) She snatches the letter from Tony's hand.

2. What does Kate say about Marlow?
(a) That she expected something extraordinary and she was quite surprised by him.
(b) That he appeared to be a simpleton.
(c) That she didn't know he was Hastings' best friend.
(d) That he was rude and callous and she wanted him to go away.

3. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?
(a) He doesn't dress for dinner.
(b) They never have company come to the house.
(c) He has no taste in furniture.
(d) They do not travel to town now and then.

4. What is so amusing about the way Kate and her father describe Marlow?
(a) It sounds as though they are not talking about the same man.
(b) They are not listening to each other.
(c) They can hardly contain their laughter at the man.
(d) They agree completely about Marlow.

5. What is Marlow's reaction when he sees the menu for the night's supper?
(a) He cannot eat rich food at night.
(b) He is shocked, thinking it will be expensive.
(c) He does not believe the menu is correct.
(d) He thinks it is rustic food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hardcastle is stunned by their rudeness but offers what service?

2. When Hardcastle cannot stand any more, what does he do?

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

4. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?

5. What argument does the subject of age bring up between the Hardcastles?

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