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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pa do first to get rid of all of the guests except the captain?
(a) He rubs it on their food.
(b) He uses it to pick his teeth.
(c) He puts it in Ma's hair.
(d) He throws the brush at the guests.

2. Which of the following is the best definition for a satire?
(a) Comedy without hope.
(b) A drama which occurs through a dream.
(c) Comedy with exaggeration and foolishness.
(d) A drama with death and violence.

3. Which of the following is an accurate description of the character Pa?
(a) He is cowardly.
(b) He is king.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is poor.

4. What happens after Pa gives the signal?
(a) Manure will slice the king in two.
(b) Pa will sneak into the king's quarters and the others will protect him.
(c) The two soldiers will hold down the king.
(d) Ma will distract the king.

5. What happens as Pa leaves the king?
(a) He falls and hurts himself.
(b) He shakes hands with the king.
(c) He swears at his wife.
(d) He punches Buggerless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa joke about before he starts eating?

2. What do the guests complain about?

3. What does Ma think will happen if Pa succeeds with her plan?

4. What does the king do for Pa?

5. What does the king refer to from Pa's past?

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