1. Where does Act 2 take place?
Act 2 takes place in the Parliament of Owls, where laws affecting all birds are discussed and passed.
2. Who chairs the parliamentary session in Act 2?
The session is chaired by Mr. Speaker, who also doubles as Money Bags, showing conflict of interest and abuse of power.
3. What is the Make-up Bill and what does it reveal?
The Make-up Bill is a proposal meant to benefit owls with luxury items. It reveals corruption and selfish leadership among the owls.
4. How does Money Bags handle Socialite Owl’s complaint?
Money Bags silences her by promising to buy her make-up instead of addressing the issue properly, showing bribery and misuse of authority.
5. What is the Moonlight Law?
The Moonlight Law is a law introduced to:
- Restrict movement and noise by other birds
- Impose taxes on birds
- Protect the interests of owls
6. Which owls oppose the Moonlight Law?
The law is opposed by Feathered Beak, Iron Lady, and Straight-Eyed, who are rebel owls.
7. Why do the rebel owls oppose the Moonlight Law?
They argue that the law:
- Is oppressive
- Promotes dictatorship
- Silences dissent
- Favors owls unfairly
8. How are the rebel owls treated in parliament?
They are intimidated, ruled out of order, and Iron Lady is forcefully removed, showing lack of democracy.
9. How is the Moonlight Law passed?
The law is rushed through parliament unfairly, without proper debate or voting procedures.
10. What does the passing of the Moonlight Law symbolize?
It symbolizes:
- Abuse of power
- Loss of freedom
- Growth of dictatorship
11. Why is Arum Tidi important in Act 2?
Arum Tidi is used by the owls to spread propaganda and confuse other birds about the Moonlight Law.
12. What fear does Money Bags express after the law is passed?
He fears that Osogo’s flute may be spreading secret messages of rebellion.
13. What happens in Money Bags’ dream?
In the dream:
- The Moonlight Law fails
- Birds rebel
- Royal Owl turns against Money Bags
This foreshadows the fall of corrupt leadership.
14. What happens to Arum Tidi later?
Arum Tidi is reported dead, but the owls still praise him as a hero, exposing hypocrisy and propaganda.
15. Why is Act 2 important in the play?
- How laws are manipulated
- The rot in leadership
- Why rebellion becomes inevitable