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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. How does Buggerless respond to the punishment?
(a) He says that he will do whatever he wants.
(b) He says he'll do as he is told.
(c) He says that he will kill Pa.
(d) He says he doesn't have to listen to his father.

2. What does Manure say to Pa's suggestion?
(a) That he must tell the king what Pa is planning.
(b) That he finds it interesting, but he needs more than being a duke.
(c) That Pa can count on both Manure and his men.
(d) That Pa doesn't know what he is doing.

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

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

5. What does Ma Ubu want Pa to do?
(a) Get a new job in Poland.
(b) Run for president of England.
(c) Murder King Wenceslas.
(d) Make a plan and stick to it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ma Ubu upset with Pa Ubu for?

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

3. What does the king refer to from Pa's past?

4. What do the Captain and other guests do when Pa goes out?

5. How does Wenceslas plan on attending the parade?

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