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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) 7 PM.
(b) 5 PM.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Noon.

2. What time did the women arrive at the prison?
(a) 7 AM.
(b) 9 AM.
(c) Noon.
(d) 5 PM.

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

4. How does the Young Woman respond when asked her name?
(a) She gives a false name.
(b) She makes taunting noises.
(c) She says she's already given it.
(d) She gives her name.

5. What is at the Old Woman's feet as she waits at the prison wall?
(a) A dog.
(b) A basket.
(c) A baby.
(d) A sleeping bag.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which guard dog bit the Old Woman?

3. The officers are meant to represent:

4. As the Sergeant hassles the Young Woman in Act 1, the Officer reminds him that these women are not _________.

5. Who instituted the new language outlaw?

(see the answer key)

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