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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Ma think will happen to her?
(a) She will be able to kill him.
(b) She will have money.
(c) She will be queen.
(d) She will have to take charge of the situation.

4. What are the people doing that helps to form Ma's opinion of them?
(a) Cheering for her husband.
(b) Begging for the return of the king.
(c) Fighting over the gold.
(d) Calling for her husband's head.

5. What do the Captain and other guests do when Pa goes out?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Talk louder.
(c) Cheer.
(d) Make fun of him.

6. What does Pa vow as he leaves?
(a) To kill Buggerless no matter what.
(b) To never return to the castle.
(c) To have revenge.
(d) To kill the king no matter what.

7. How does Ma react to the exchange?
(a) She tries to calm Pa down.
(b) She agrees with Manure and flees from Pa.
(c) She verbally attacks Manure herself.
(d) She pushes Manure out of the door.

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

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

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

11. Who grabs the crown at the parade?
(a) Ma.
(b) Buggerless.
(c) Manure.
(d) Pa.

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

13. Which of the following characters are the names of the soldiers who are helping with the plan to kill the king?
(a) Boleslas and Ladislas.
(b) Manure and Buggerless.
(c) Heads and Tails.
(d) Wenceslas and Duncan.

14. What happens as Pa leaves the king?
(a) He falls and hurts himself.
(b) He punches Buggerless.
(c) He shakes hands with the king.
(d) He swears at his wife.

15. What happens between Ma and Pa when the guests come in?
(a) They pretend like the do not know each other.
(b) They use more vulgarity though it is in code.
(c) They become friendlier to each other.
(d) They continue arguing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the guests complain about?

2. What does Manure complain about in regards to Pa?

3. What does Pa believe is the cause of the message delivered to him?

4. How does the winner of the race feel?

5. What is the main plot line in Act 1 of this play?

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