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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. 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.

2. What do soliloquys offer to the audience?
(a) The unique relationship between characters.
(b) The character's inner thoughts.
(c) Actions which can not be portrayed on a stage.
(d) Insight into motives of characters not introduced.

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

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

5. What does Manure complain about in regards to Pa?
(a) The type of language he uses.
(b) His need for better clothes.
(c) How bad he smells.
(d) His lack of appropriate manners.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ma think will happen if Pa succeeds with her plan?

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

4. In what way is Pa violent?

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

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