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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, A Prison Wall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the women's husbands in prison?
(a) Unknown.
(b) They've been falsely accused.
(c) For robbery.
(d) For murder.

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

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

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

5. Who asks the Young Woman for her name?
(a) The Sergeant.
(b) The Old Woman.
(c) A voice off-stage.
(d) The Officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Old Woman cradle in her hand as she waits at the prison wall?

2. How many times is the Young Woman asked to state her name?

3. The Sergeant says: "But you're not saying they're without _______!"

4. What is the Young Woman's second complaint?

5. Why is the Young Woman's husband "in the wrong batch?"

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