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

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

3. How many children does the prisoner have?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. What is the primary emotion in the old Woman and the Prisoner's conversation?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Hate.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Prisoner call the Old Woman?

2. In what country does "Mountain Language" take place?

3. The first time the guard jabs the Old Woman in Act 2, it's because she said, "I have _______."

4. How many times is the Young Woman asked to state her name?

5. What is the Young Woman's first complaint?

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