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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Voice in the Darkness.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what country does "Mountain Language" take place?
(a) America.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Europe.

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

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

5. Who hooded the man's head?
(a) The officers.
(b) The Young Woman.
(c) The Old Woman.
(d) Charly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is next to the Old Woman at the beginning of Act 2?

2. The officers are meant to represent:

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

4. Why is it difficult for the Old Woman to understand the guard?

5. Who asks the Young Woman for her name?

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