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

2. How many children does the prisoner have?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

3. The Young Woman does not speak ________.
(a) At all.
(b) English.
(c) Mountain Language.
(d) The capital's language.

4. What is the prisoner's main concern for the Old Woman?
(a) She seems to be keeping a secret.
(b) She's been bitten.
(c) She's very sick.
(d) She's not herself.

5. What can't the Old Woman do?
(a) Speak the official language.
(b) Write.
(c) Follow orders.
(d) Sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Prisoner says the Old Woman understand the guard's orders because:

2. What is the guard's attitude towards the Old Woman and the Prisoner?

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

4. The Sergeant observes that the Young Woman looks like a(n) ________.

5. Who instituted the new language outlaw?

(see the answer key)

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