Mountain Language | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1, A Prison Wall

1. Why is there no set description in Act 1?

2. Why are the two women at the prison?

3. What is the Young Woman's first complaint to the Officer?

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

5. Why does the Officer become angry with the women when he asks their names?

6. Why are the rules for dogs absurd in Act 1?

7. Why doesn't the Old Woman speak in Act 1?