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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony do when he discovers that Marlow and Hastings are hopelessly lost?
(a) He tells them no one in those parts know a Mr. Hardcastle.
(b) He gives them long, complicated directions to Hardcastle mansion.
(c) He sends them headed back toward London.
(d) He offers to go with them to show the way.

2. What does Tony volunteer to do as Marlow and Hastings head out the door of the Three Pigeons?
(a) He tries hard to contain his laughter.
(b) He kicks the landlord of the pub under the table.
(c) He tips his hat and wishes them well.
(d) He offers to go out and point the way.

3. What does Mr. Hardcastle tell his wife when she suggests that Tony is consumptive.
(a) Yes, but he won't see a doctor.
(b) No, wife, his clothes are too large for him.
(c) No, my dear, he's just in love.
(d) Yes, if growing fat is one of the symptoms.

4. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's complaint with her husband?
(a) They never have company come to the house.
(b) He doesn't dress for dinner.
(c) They do not travel to town now and then.
(d) He has no taste in furniture.

5. What is Tony's composition he leads at the Three Pigeons?
(a) A pledge of allegiance.
(b) An epic poem.
(c) A raunchy limerick.
(d) A drinking song.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the play opens, who are the two characters who enter from the right?

2. What does Tony warn them of once they get to the inn?

3. Why is Mrs. Hardcastle trying to make a match between Tony and Constance?

4. Who comes to visit Kate as she is contemplating the evening and meeting Marlow?

5. Before offering to give directions to Marlow and Hastings, what does Tony want to know?

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