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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marlow tell Hardcastle about his servants.
(a) He will discipline them harshly.
(b) They are under his orders to drink as much as they can.
(c) They are his father's servants and he cannot control them.
(d) They are just playing drunk for some fun.

2. How does Hardcastle finally get the attention of Marlow and Hastings?
(a) By mentioning sex.
(b) By talking louder.
(c) By firing a pistol.
(d) By kicking them.

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

4. When Marlow and Hastings enter the Three Pigeons, Marlow is complaining about the distance they came. What does Hastings say?
(a) It was because he forgot his top hat and had to go back for it.
(b) It was because he would not stop and ask directions.
(c) It was because a wheel broke on the carriage and they had to haul it to London.
(d) It was because they had no roadmap to the Hardcastle estate.

5. Why does Hastings say they must hurry if they plan to elope?
(a) Because there will be guards when Sir Charles arrives.
(b) Because young Marlow will discover his mistake and be angry.
(c) Because Sir Charles knows Hastings and would say too much.
(d) Because everyone will be watching closely when Sir Charles arrives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hardcastle assume from Kate's comments about Marlow?

2. What does Tony urge his mother to tell Constance about the jewels?

3. What is so amusing about the way Kate and her father describe Marlow?

4. As soon as Hardcastle is out of sight, what do the servants begin saying?

5. What does Mrs. Hardcastle say their mansion looks like?

(see the answer key)

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