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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Hardcastle say the neighbors bring back from their trips to town?
(a) Vanity and affectation.
(b) Bills and bad dispositions.
(c) Things for which they have no use.
(d) Useless furniture and ugly paintings.

2. What hinders Marlow from seeking a wife?
(a) Going through the terrors of a formal courtship.
(b) His preference for barmaids.
(c) He has no one to arrange a marriage for him.
(d) He fears he cannot endure an arranged marriage.

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

4. Where does Diggory say he learned how to hold his hands?
(a) In the university.
(b) In the militia.
(c) In prison.
(d) In church.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Seeing the good furniture, what does Hasting fear?

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

4. What refreshment does Marlow ask of Hardcastle?

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

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