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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 describes how the language of the play opens?
(a) Eccentric and sometimes unintelligible language.
(b) Crudely filled with cursing and epithets.
(c) Proper English mixed with some slang terms.
(d) A language foreign to theEnglish speaking reader.

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

3. Where does Pa meet with King Wenceslas?
(a) In the garden.
(b) Throne room.
(c) In his bedroom.
(d) At his dinner table.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pa offer to the captain in exchange for his help?

3. How does Pa react to the news?

4. How does Pa describe Ma to the king?

5. What happens after Pa gives the signal?

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