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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Voice in the Darkness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joseph Dokes comes to the jail every Tuesday, except when?
(a) When he forgets.
(b) When he doesn't feel well.
(c) When it rains.
(d) When a new movie comes out.

2. Why is it difficult for the Old Woman to understand the guard?
(a) The guard is inarticulate.
(b) The guard whispers.
(c) The Prisoner keeps interrupting.
(d) They don't speak the same language.

3. What is the Young Woman's second complaint?
(a) The other women at the gate are pushy.
(b) Her husband refuses to see her.
(c) There is nowhere to sit.
(d) They've been waiting a long time.

4. What time is it in Act 1?
(a) Noon.
(b) 5 PM.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 7 PM.

5. Why does the Young Woman try to negotiate with the Sergeant?
(a) She wants to impress him.
(b) She wants money.
(c) She's concerned for her husband.
(d) She's bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Prisoner called a joker?

2. What is the Sergeant cursing about at the beginning of Act 3?

3. What is the prisoner's main concern for the Old Woman?

4. The Officer says the women are _______ people.

5. Why does the Young Woman scream in Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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