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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. How many sons does the king have?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

3. Why does Ma feel obligated to encourage Pa to seek out his ambitions?
(a) She cannot act this way herself.
(b) She wants him to go to jail.
(c) She is manipulative.
(d) She is looking out for his best interests.

4. Which of the following best describes the characters in this play?
(a) Uneducated.
(b) Well-bred and arrogant.
(c) Poor.
(d) Clown-like.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa make all of the participants do before they leave?

2. Which of the following is the best definition of a soliloquy?

3. What does Pa believe is the cause of the message delivered to him?

4. Who does Pa blame as he runs into the room to meet with the king?

5. What does Pa vow as he leaves?

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