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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 happens when Buggerless prepares to defend himself from Pa?
(a) Pa runs away.
(b) Manure steps between the men.
(c) Pa kills Buggerless.
(d) Rosamund protects her son.

2. When the king says that he has complete trust in Pa Ubu, how do Rosamund and Buggerless respond?
(a) They say he is too mean hearted.
(b) They say he is being foolish.
(c) They say he is hard headed.
(d) They say he is too trusting.

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

4. What does Rosamund indicate her concern is based on?
(a) The prophecy.
(b) Her gut feelings.
(c) A dream.
(d) The fortuneteller's words.

5. What does Pa do when he he gets tired of hearing what Ma has to say?
(a) He runs out.
(b) He cusses and tells her to shut up.
(c) He starts to make a plan.
(d) He smacks her in the mouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people involved in the plan argue over?

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

3. What does Buggerless do right after he witnesses the attack?

4. What does Pa vow as he leaves?

5. Who tries to change the king's mind about Buggerless' punishment?

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