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

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

3. What happens after Manure makes his complaint?
(a) Pa punches Manure in the face.
(b) Pa takes back his offer to make Manure a duke.
(c) Pa walks away.
(d) Pa loses his temper.

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

5. How does Ma feel about her actions and success at convincing Pa to follow her plan?
(a) She thinks she has almost persuaded.
(b) She will have to take drastic steps.
(c) She feels that he will never do it.
(d) She will have to find alternate strategies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ma get angry with Pa?

2. Where does Pa meet with King Wenceslas?

3. What happens as Pa leaves the king?

4. What type of event are Ma and Pa hosting?

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

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