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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These two scenes are more of a what and less of a parody?
(a) Satire.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Drama.
(d) Intrigue.

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

3. What is Ma's opinion of the people who are receiving the money?
(a) Disgusting.
(b) Happy.
(c) Repressive.
(d) Exciting.

4. Who does Buggerless fight with as Rosamund gets away?
(a) Pa.
(b) Manure.
(c) Tails.
(d) Heads.

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

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

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

8. What does Pa believe is the cause of the message delivered to him?
(a) Manure told the king of their discussion.
(b) The king has discovered their plot.
(c) The king is going to kill him.
(d) That he and ma are going to be killed.

9. What does the king remind Pa that he has to come to?
(a) A party at the castle.
(b) A military parade.
(c) A reception in his honor.
(d) A ball at night.

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

11. What do soliloquys offer to the audience?
(a) The character's inner thoughts.
(b) Actions which can not be portrayed on a stage.
(c) The unique relationship between characters.
(d) Insight into motives of characters not introduced.

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

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

14. How does Pa describe Ma to the king?
(a) Old woman.
(b) Old hag.
(c) Loving wife.
(d) Beautiful woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Pa issue orders for?

4. What happens after Pa gives the signal?

5. What type of play is this?

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