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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. Which of the is a synonym for epithet?
(a) Belief.
(b) Tombstone phrase.
(c) Nickname.
(d) Curse.

2. What plans do Pa, Ma and the captain discuss?
(a) Plans to have Ma meet the king.
(b) Plans to kidnap and release the king.
(c) Plans to assassinate the king.
(d) Plans to ruin the king.

3. What does Pa complain about in regards to the menu?
(a) How long it took to make.
(b) How much it will cost.
(c) That it doesn't taste very good.
(d) That there is nothing there that he likes.

4. What does Pa do when he he gets tired of hearing what Ma has to say?
(a) He runs out.
(b) He cusses and tells her to shut up.
(c) He smacks her in the mouth.
(d) He starts to make a plan.

5. Why does Pa want to get rid of all of the guests except Captain Manure?
(a) His wife told him to behave this way.
(b) He wants to talk to the captain alone.
(c) He knows the captain is sleeping with his wife.
(d) He has a secret to share with the captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the guests complain about?

2. What is the main plot line in Act 1 of this play?

3. Which of the following is one of the main themes of this play?

4. What does Ma Ubu want Pa to do?

5. What does Manure say to Pa's suggestion?

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