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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 first time the guard jabs the Old Woman in Act 2, it's because she said, "I have _______."
(a) A son.
(b) A stomachache.
(c) Bread.
(d) A question.

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

3. Why does the guard call the Sergeant?
(a) To tell him a rumor.
(b) To tell him to stay away.
(c) To tell him a joke.
(d) Because the prisoner is being smart.

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

5. Who is behind the Old Woman on stage at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) The guard.
(b) The Young Woman.
(c) The Prisoner.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What language is outlawed?

4. What characterizes the Prisoner's family?

5. Why is the Young Woman visiting her husband?

(see the answer key)

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