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

2. Who does the Young Woman complain to?
(a) The Old Woman.
(b) The officers.
(c) Herself.
(d) No one.

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

4. The Sergeant says: "But you're not saying they're without _______!"
(a) Courage.
(b) A heart.
(c) Sin.
(d) Language.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who instituted the new language outlaw?

2. Why are the women's husbands in prison?

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

4. What time did the women arrive at the prison?

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

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