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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pa blame as he runs into the room to meet with the king?
(a) Manure only.
(b) He blames the king's sons.
(c) Ma only.
(d) Old woman and Manure.

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

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

4. Why does Ma get angry with Pa?
(a) He is calling her names.
(b) He is eating the food she is saving for her guests.
(c) He is taking down the decorations that she put up.
(d) He is using language she doesn't want her guests to hear.

5. How does Pa feel when he hears what Manure has to say?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angered.
(d) Disgusted.

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

7. Why is Pa willing to give away some of the money?
(a) To buy respect and loyalty.
(b) To earn more from taxes.
(c) To ensure Manure is loyal.
(d) To secure his place as king.

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

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

10. What does Pa allow all of the peasants who did not win the race to do?
(a) Take one piece of gold from the chest.
(b) Have a chance to show their loyalty to him.
(c) Get more land for their efforts.
(d) Have a job in the castle.

11. 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.

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

13. What is the character Pa defined by?
(a) His desire for money.
(b) His love of the people.
(c) His willingness to be a follower.
(d) His loyalty to others.

14. Why does Pa want to get rid of all of the guests except Captain Manure?
(a) His wife told him to behave this way.
(b) He knows the captain is sleeping with his wife.
(c) He has a secret to share with the captain.
(d) He wants to talk to the captain alone.

15. Why does the king punish Buggerless?
(a) Because he voiced concerns.
(b) Because he wouldn't follow orders.
(c) Because he accused Pa of trying to kill him.
(d) Because he was rude to Pa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Ma and Pa when the guests come in?

2. What happened in Rosamund's dream?

3. What does Pa do when no one leaves after he completes the first attempt?

4. What does Pa issue orders for?

5. What does the winner of the race get?

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