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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 information does Hastings' servant give him?
(a) That Mrs. Hardcastle and Constance have returned.
(b) That a maid dressed in Constance's clothes is in the carriage with Mrs. Hardcastle.
(c) That the post carriage broke down about a mile from the house.
(d) That Mrs. Hardcastle and Constance are thirty miles away already.

2. Who tells Kate that Marlow thinks the house is an inn?
(a) The maid.
(b) Constance.
(c) Tony.
(d) Mr. Hardcastle.

3. What does Hardcastle assume from Kate's comments about Marlow?
(a) That she finds him as objectionable as he does.
(b) That Marlow knows how to speak with a lady.
(c) That her judgement is failing her.
(d) That she must have met someone else.

4. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By kicking them.
(b) By talking louder.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By mentioning sex.

5. Tired of humoring Hardcastle, what blunder does Marlow make?
(a) He demands to be taken to the dining room.
(b) He orders Hardcastle to unpack his bags.
(c) He offers Hardcastle a tip for the punch.
(d) He demands to know what's for supper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kate's plan for Marlow?

2. What is Constance resolved to do at this point?

3. How does Mrs. Hardcastle react to Tony's flippant attitude toward her?

4. When Marlow enters, who gets the blame for all the trouble in the house?

5. Mr. Hardcastle is furious with Marlow. What does he say out loud to himself about the young man?

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