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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. What does Tony tell his mother when he spies Mr. Hardcastle walking that way?
(a) He tells her a highwayman is coming and she should hide in the thicket.
(b) He tells her to hide and he will stand guard.
(c) He tells her there are a gang of thieves headed their way.
(d) He tells her to go back to the horsepond and wait for him.

2. What does the maid tell Kate that Marlow thinks.
(a) He thinks he is a fool for coming here.
(b) He thinks Miss Neville is Kate.
(c) He thinks it is all a joke.
(d) He thinks Kate is the barmaid.

3. Why is Tony suddenly brave enough to play a prank on Hardcastle and his guests.
(a) His mother will defend him.
(b) He is leaving for Europe soon.
(c) He has grown much larger than Hardcastle.
(d) He is soon to come into his inheritance.

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

5. How does Mrs. Hardcastle react to Tony's flippant attitude toward her?
(a) She slaps him.
(b) She falls into his arms crying.
(c) She calls him a blockhead.
(d) She storms out of the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kate say to herself about Marlow.

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

3. Why are Hardcastle and Sir Charles amazed at Marlow's quick departure?

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

5. As Marlow kneels in front of Kate, what does his father say, coming out of hiding?

(see the answer key)

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