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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. What happens between Ma and Pa when the guests come in?
(a) They become friendlier to each other.
(b) They continue arguing.
(c) They pretend like the do not know each other.
(d) They use more vulgarity though it is in code.

2. What does Pa offer to the captain in exchange for his help?
(a) That he will become a duke.
(b) That the entire country will be better off.
(c) That he will pay him handsomely.
(d) That he will give him a night with Ma.

3. How does Pa feel when he hears what Manure has to say?
(a) Angered.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Happy.
(d) Disgusted.

4. 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.

5. What do the Captain and other guests do when Pa goes out?
(a) Talk louder.
(b) Make fun of him.
(c) Cheer.
(d) Laugh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plans do Pa, Ma and the captain discuss?

2. Why does Ma feel obligated to encourage Pa to seek out his ambitions?

3. Why does Pa want to get rid of all of the guests except Captain Manure?

4. How does Ma feel about her actions and success at convincing Pa to follow her plan?

5. How does Ma react to the exchange?

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