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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. As soon as Hardcastle is out of sight, what do the servants begin saying?
(a) None of them can remember his or her job.
(b) They say they are going back to their old jobs.
(c) They say the master has lost his mind.
(d) They begin arguing over which one is most important.

2. What does Mrs. Hardcastle promise to give Constance right away?
(a) Her garnets.
(b) A wedding dress.
(c) The jewels.
(d) A trip to her aunt's house in London.

3. What does Tony do when he discovers that Marlow and Hastings are hopelessly lost?
(a) He gives them long, complicated directions to Hardcastle mansion.
(b) He offers to go with them to show the way.
(c) He sends them headed back toward London.
(d) He tells them no one in those parts know a Mr. Hardcastle.

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

5. Why is Marlow so sure that Kate will surrender herself to him?
(a) She is toying with him by not allowing him to kiss her.
(b) She invited him up to see her embroidery which he takes as a sexual meaning.
(c) She sent him a note to meet her later.
(d) Her eyes tell him that she is interested in him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Hardcastle asks the servants about serving wine?

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

3. What does Hardcastle assume from Kate's comments about Marlow?

4. How does Tony calm down Constance?

5. What is Kate's plan for Marlow?

(see the answer key)

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