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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. What does the king refer to from Pa's past?
(a) His childhood best friend.
(b) His knowledge of the country.
(c) His service in the army.
(d) His honesty and loyalty to the king.

2. How does Pa describe Ma to the king?
(a) Loving wife.
(b) Old woman.
(c) Old hag.
(d) Beautiful woman.

3. What plans do Pa, Ma and the captain discuss?
(a) Plans to ruin the king.
(b) Plans to have Ma meet the king.
(c) Plans to kidnap and release the king.
(d) Plans to assassinate the king.

4. Which of the following is the best definition of a soliloquy?
(a) When a character is talking to the audience and is alone.
(b) When the play stops between acts.
(c) When a play's characters pause for effect.
(d) When characters are giving speeches to other characters.

5. What type of event are Ma and Pa hosting?
(a) Dinner party.
(b) Talent show.
(c) Theater event.
(d) Educational expo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for a satire?

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

3. What reason does the person give for wanting the king to change his mind?

4. Which of the following best describes the characters in this play?

5. What do the guests complain about?

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