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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. The Sergeant says, "What can I do for you, dear lady, as they used to say in ________."
(a) The prison.
(b) My hometown.
(c) New York.
(d) The movies.

2. What is the prisoner's relationship with the Old Woman?
(a) She's his lawyer.
(b) They're old friends.
(c) He's her son.
(d) He's her husband.

3. What is the Sergeant's response to the Young Woman's offer?
(a) Too late.
(b) You're crazy.
(c) Absolutely not!
(d) No problem.

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

5. The Sergeant observes that the Young Woman looks like a(n) ________.
(a) Old Woman.
(b) Mountain person.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Little girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Old Woman cradle in her hand as she waits at the prison wall?

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

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

4. How many characters are present on stage at the beginning of Act 1?

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

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