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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. When the Old Woman and Prisoner begin to speak, what happens to the stage lights?
(a) They get brighter.
(b) They dim.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They go off.

2. Why does the guard harbor an attitude against the Old Woman and the Prisoner?
(a) Because they're mean.
(b) Because they're from the mountains.
(c) Because they've traveled.
(d) Because they have magic powers.

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

4. Why is the Officer so irritated at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) He didn't eat breakfast.
(b) The Sergeant's being mean to him.
(c) The women won't answer his question.
(d) It's cold.

5. Why is the Young Woman's husband "in the wrong batch?"
(a) Because he's rich.
(b) Because he's a very serious criminal.
(c) Because he's not from the mountains.
(d) Because he's married.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does the Old Woman say is waiting for the prisoner?

4. What is the Prisoner doing at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What does the guard use to jab the Old Woman?

(see the answer key)

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