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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is the best definition for a satire?
(a) Comedy without hope.
(b) A drama which occurs through a dream.
(c) A drama with death and violence.
(d) Comedy with exaggeration and foolishness.

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

4. Why does Ma get angry with Pa?
(a) He is calling her names.
(b) He is taking down the decorations that she put up.
(c) He is eating the food she is saving for her guests.
(d) He is using language she doesn't want her guests to hear.

5. In what way is Pa violent?
(a) Emotionally.
(b) Verbally.
(c) Cheerfully.
(d) Physically.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of play is this?

2. What does Ma think will happen to her?

3. What does Pa return with?

4. Which of the following describes how the language of the play opens?

5. What does Pa complain about in regards to the menu?

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