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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Visitors Room.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Young Woman has her arm around ________ as she waits at the wall.
(a) Herself.
(b) No one.
(c) The officers.
(d) The Old Woman.

2. When the Old Woman and Prisoner begin to speak, what happens to the stage lights?
(a) They go off.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They dim.
(d) They get brighter.

3. Why is the Prisoner called a joker?
(a) He says ridiculous things.
(b) He tells good jokes.
(c) He talked back to the guard.
(d) He's not very intelligent.

4. As the Sergeant hassles the Young Woman in Act 1, the Officer reminds him that these women are not _________.
(a) Wives.
(b) Worthwhile.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Criminals.

5. Why is the Young Woman visiting her husband?
(a) She wants a divorce.
(b) He's very ill.
(c) She was summoned.
(d) She's bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Young Woman respond when asked her name?

2. The Sergeant enters the Visitors Room at the end of Act 2, asking "What _____?"

3. How many characters are present on stage at the beginning of Act 1?

4. Why does the guard call the Sergeant?

5. The second time the guard jabs the Old Woman in Act 2, it's because she said, "I have _______."

(see the answer key)

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