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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 2, 3, and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ma feel obligated to encourage Pa to seek out his ambitions?
(a) She cannot act this way herself.
(b) She wants him to go to jail.
(c) She is manipulative.
(d) She is looking out for his best interests.

2. What does Pa do when no one leaves after he completes the first attempt?
(a) He overturns the table.
(b) He throws food and swears at them.
(c) He orders them out of his house.
(d) He walks out of the room and slams the door.

3. Which of the following is one of the main themes of this play?
(a) Life and relationships are chaotic.
(b) Relationships are the meaning of life.
(c) Excessive natures are poor relationships.
(d) It is through life and relationships that meaning can be drawn.

4. What does Ma think will happen to her?
(a) She will be queen.
(b) She will be able to kill him.
(c) She will have money.
(d) She will have to take charge of the situation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa do when he he gets tired of hearing what Ma has to say?

2. What happens between Ma and Pa when the guests come in?

3. What does Pa do first to get rid of all of the guests except the captain?

4. What does Pa complain about in regards to the menu?

5. What type of play is this?

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