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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 sort of sales pitch does Mr. Hardcastle make to his daughter?
(a) He praises a young man who is coming to visit.
(b) He wants her to learn to cook.
(c) He offers to send her to the university.
(d) He begs her to spend less on clothes.

2. What does Kate say to Marlow that recommends her for marriage?
(a) How her mistress will give her gowns and jewels.
(b) Being a poor relative of an important family.
(c) How she has always taken care of her looks.
(d) Good breeding and a fine education.

3. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?
(a) If they know where they are and how they got there.
(b) If they need to see Hardcastle right away.
(c) If they have servants traveling with them.
(d) If they have an invitation to the Hardcastle mansion.

4. What is Mr. Hardcastle's response to Mrs. Hardcastle's complaining that he only likes old things.
(a) He says she knows he just bought a new horse.
(b) He says she thinks anything bought last month is old.
(c) He says she will have to own that he is pretty fond of an old wife.
(d) He says she just does not know the value of antiques.

5. Does Mr. Hardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow?
(a) No, because he will not give him a chance to apologize.
(b) Yes, if Sir Charles comes and straightens his son out.
(c) No, he trusts his first impression.
(d) Yes, because Kate might end up being an old maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?

2. When Hardcastle runs into Marlow, why is he upset?

3. What is Mr. Hardcastle attempting to do with his servants?

4. What does Kate say to Constance about her brother Tony?

5. What does Kate think will be her father's reaction when he hears the whole story?

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