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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 do Hastings and Marlow believe?
(a) That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.
(b) That Hardcastle can tell them which way to go to find Kate.
(c) That they must get away from Hardcastle.
(d) That they might stay over one more night.

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

3. What is Hastings' double entendre about the calf brains on the menu?
(a) A brain is something missing in most houses.
(b) I supposed you had only a half a brain.
(c) Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them.
(d) Do you suggest we lack brains, sir?

4. What does Diggory say will be difficult for him?
(a) To keep his hands off the sherry.
(b) To see people eating at the table and not be able to eat himself.
(c) To walk without tripping over his feet.
(d) To speak in a refined manner.

5. Why does Marlow insist the house is his?
(a) He thinks the real owner will put Hardcastle out.
(b) He still thinks it is an inn and that he is paying for everything.
(c) He thinks he has bought the house.
(d) He thinks the house belongs to his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What names has Mr. Hardcastle been calling Tony for almost a year?

2. What joke does Tony play on Hastings and Marlow?.

3. How is the scene in the Three Pigeons a satire on sentimental comedy?

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

5. What does Marlow tell Kate the barmaid his name is?

(see the answer key)

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