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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of a soliloquy?
(a) When a character is talking to the audience and is alone.
(b) When a play's characters pause for effect.
(c) When the play stops between acts.
(d) When characters are giving speeches to other characters.

2. What does Pa issue orders for?
(a) Changes in the palace guards.
(b) Huge feast and gifts of money.
(c) A new set of soldiers.
(d) Presents for his wife and those that helped her.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Ma and Manure want Pa to do with the money?

3. What is Ma's opinion of the people who are receiving the money?

4. What does the winner of the race get?

5. Which of the following is an accurate description of the character Pa?

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