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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is in the letter?
(a) A bill for Tony's gambling debts.
(b) A message from Hastings about the elopement.
(c) A court summons in a murder case.
(d) A message about finding the jewels again.

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

4. How does Marlow ask Kate for a kiss?
(a) He asks her to kiss him so he knows he's not dreaming.
(b) He asks her to kiss him for good luck when he meets Miss Hardcastle later.
(c) He pulls her to him and tells her to close her eyes.
(d) He talks about the nectar of her lips and he wants a taste.

5. When Kate agrees to accept the young man if he asks for her hand, how does her father tease her?
(a) He says that the young man might be mentally retarded.
(b) He says that it's more than an even wager that he won't have her.
(c) He says that as her father he might not give his consent.
(d) He says that the young man may be deformed in some way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Hardcastle is furious with Marlow. What does he say out loud to himself about the young man?

2. What does Jeremy, Marlow's servant, verify?

3. What is Mrs. Hardcastle's state of mind when she returns to the living room?

4. What is Marlow's experience with proper young ladies?

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

(see the answer key)

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