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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 is Ma Ubu upset with Pa Ubu for?
(a) Lack of ambition.
(b) Crude language.
(c) Refusal to talk to her.
(d) Lack of money.

2. How does Wenceslas plan on attending the parade?
(a) Without any soldiers or protection.
(b) Without armor or a sword.
(c) With his other two sons to protect him.
(d) Without his wife or sons to better protect them.

3. What happens when Rosamund tells Buggerless that she feels much safer?
(a) He sees his father killed.
(b) He sees Pa with the crown.
(c) He sees his brothers chasing Pa.
(d) He sees his brothers being attacked.

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

5. Which of the following is an accurate description of the character Pa?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is cowardly.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the messenger bring to Ma and Pa?

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

3. How does Ma feel about her actions and success at convincing Pa to follow her plan?

4. Why does Ma feel obligated to encourage Pa to seek out his ambitions?

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

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