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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hardcastle say about the servants overhearing one of his funny stories?
(a) They must laugh uproarously to get the guests laughing, too.
(b) They must not comment on how many times they have heard the story.
(c) They must correct him if he gets parts of them wrong.
(d) They must not laugh out loud.

2. What does Tony do when his mother is so upset?
(a) Faints.
(b) Starts screaming at her for being stupid.
(c) Pretends she is joking and tells her to keep it up.
(d) Mocks her.

3. What does Kate convince her father to do?
(a) Invite Marlow to return to the house as often as he likes.
(b) Give her time to prove that Marlow really is a modest gentleman.
(c) Let her have her fun with Marlow before telling him who she is.
(d) Help her make Marlow make a fool of himself.

4. Who enters while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marlow?
(a) Mr. Hardcastle.
(b) Tony Lumpkin.
(c) Constance.
(d) Lady Betty Blackleg.

5. What does Hastings say about Marlow in the company of women of reputation?
(a) He turns red and cannot speak.
(b) He is a trembler looking like he wants to steal out of the room.
(c) He puts on airs that the women can see right through.
(d) He gets grand and ignores the women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kate's response as Marlow moves closer to her?

2. What happens when Hardcastle hears a coach drive up in front of the house?

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

4. What reaction does Marlow and Hastings have about the mansion they suppose is an inn?

5. How does Hardcastle say the servants are like their betters?

(see the answer key)

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