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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kate let Marlow believe she is.
(a) The house barmaid.
(b) A poor relation working for Mr. Hardcastle.
(c) Mrs. Hardcastle's personal servant.
(d) Tony Lumpkin's cousin.

2. What is Marlow's plan for meeting Kate Hardcastle?
(a) Run away before she comes down.
(b) Pretend to be a valet servant.
(c) Pretend to be very ill.
(d) Bow low, say yes and no, and not look at her face.

3. What is the one thing about the man whose name is Marlow that Kate does not particularly like?
(a) Her father says that Marlow is reputed to be quite vain.
(b) He father says that Marlow occasionally drinks too much.
(c) Her father says Marlow is reserved and shy.
(d) He father says that Marlow takes snuff.

4. What is Kate's response as Marlow moves closer to her?
(a) She asks if he is trying to guess her age the way they do horses.
(b) She runs behind a large chair.
(c) She asks of he thinks she's wearing a mask.
(d) She asks if he is in need of glasses.

5. Anxious to be off, what does Marlow ask Tony?
(a) How much do you think they will charge?
(b) Can we purchase some torches here?
(c) We are to turn right, did you say?
(d) Are there any bridges to cross?

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?

2. After Marlow runs from the room, how does Hardcastle confront his daughter.

3. Why is Tony suddenly brave enough to play a prank on Hardcastle and his guests.

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

5. Why is Marlow so sure that Kate will surrender herself to him?

(see the answer key)

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