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

2. How many times is the Young Woman asked to state her name?
(a) Once.
(b) Three.
(c) A dozen.
(d) Twice.

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

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

5. The "official" language is spoken where?
(a) German.
(b) Mountain.
(c) The capital.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Young Woman does not speak ________.

2. The Young Woman has her arm around ________ as she waits at the wall.

3. What is at the Old Woman's feet as she waits at the prison wall?

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

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

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