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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 is the main plot line in Act 1 of this play?
(a) Unfulfilled dreams.
(b) Death.
(c) Anger.
(d) Ambition.

2. How does Ma react to the exchange?
(a) She agrees with Manure and flees from Pa.
(b) She verbally attacks Manure herself.
(c) She tries to calm Pa down.
(d) She pushes Manure out of the door.

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

4. What does Pa return with?
(a) Another dish Ma made.
(b) A special cake for Captain Manure.
(c) An unmentionable brush.
(d) His favorite green candle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of play is this?

3. What is Ma Ubu upset with Pa Ubu for?

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

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

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