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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does the landlord of the Three Pigeons make about Hardcastle's inn?
(a) He says they get their guests out of bed when the rooster crows each morning.
(b) He says they have good beds and fine wine.
(c) He says they have hard beds and sour wine.
(d) He says there is a rumor that they steal from their guests while they sleep.

2. 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 tells them no one in those parts know a Mr. Hardcastle.
(c) He offers to go with them to show the way.
(d) He sends them headed back toward London.

3. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?
(a) That the beds will be hard and uncomfortable.
(b) That this might not be an inn after all.
(c) That they will be overcharged for their stay.
(d) That it is an antique shop.

4. What does Marlow now fear?
(a) That he will be drawn in characature and made fun of.
(b) That Kate will not show him her embroidery.
(c) That now he will be forced to marry Miss Hardcastle.
(d) That his father will disinherit him.

5. What does Kate say to herself about Marlow.
(a) That her father will not believe his story.
(b) That he is worse than she thought.
(c) That he was the one she had stooped to conquer.
(d) That he must leave at once.

Short Answer Questions

1. What funny comment does Hardcastle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings?

2. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?

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

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

5. When Hastings accuses Marlow of planning to rob the barmaid of her honor, what does Marlow reply?

(see the answer key)

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