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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who tries to change the king's mind about Buggerless' punishment?
(a) Queen Rosamund.
(b) Buggerless.
(c) Pa Ubu.
(d) Ladislas.

3. What does the winner of the race get?
(a) A place in the kingdom.
(b) A chest of gold.
(c) A position of trust.
(d) A home in the palace.

4. What news does the messenger bring to Ma and Pa?
(a) Manure has brought them up on charges.
(b) Manure needs to meet with them in private.
(c) They are being evicted from their home.
(d) They are being summoned to meet the king.

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

6. What does Ma think will happen if Pa succeeds with her plan?
(a) He will become king.
(b) He will buy her a new house.
(c) He will prove his love for her.
(d) He will finally do something great.

7. How does the winner of the race feel?
(a) Relief.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Anger.
(d) Gratitude.

8. What is Buggerless' punishment?
(a) He must leave the kingdom.
(b) He must ride with Pa during the parade.
(c) He must go and apologize to Pa.
(d) He cannot attend the parade.

9. Where do Rosamond and Buggerless go to hide?
(a) Cavern in the hills.
(b) Hut in the village.
(c) Nearby kingdom.
(d) To a building near the cemetary.

10. 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 too trusting.
(c) They say he is hard headed.
(d) They say he is being foolish.

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

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

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

14. How does Scene 7 end?
(a) With Bugglerless making plans.
(b) With Manure planning to kill Pa.
(c) Rosamund praying.
(d) With a party.

15. What do the people involved in the plan argue over?
(a) When they should kill the king.
(b) Who will actually kill the king.
(c) Who will become the king after he is killed.
(d) What method to use to kill the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ma's opinion on Pa's love of money?

2. Which of the following is one of the main themes of this play?

3. What does Pa offer to the captain in exchange for his help?

4. Which of the following characters are the names of the soldiers who are helping with the plan to kill the king?

5. How does Buggerless respond to the punishment?

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