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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. The Prisoner says the Old Woman understand the guard's orders because:
(a) She is stupid.
(b) She is old.
(c) The guard is speaking softly.
(d) She is not paying attention.

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

3. How many characters are present on stage at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What characterizes the Prisoner's family?
(a) Caring.
(b) Obsessive.
(c) Rambunctious.
(d) Indifferent.

5. Who instituted the new language outlaw?
(a) A worker's union.
(b) The king.
(c) The capital.
(d) The Sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. The "official" language is spoken where?

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

3. Who does the Young Woman complain to?

4. When the Old Woman and Prisoner begin to speak, what happens to the stage lights?

5. The Officer says the women are _______ people.

(see the answer key)

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