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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. What season is it (in the Young Woman and the man's voice over)?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

2. What is at the Old Woman's feet as she waits at the prison wall?
(a) A dog.
(b) A sleeping bag.
(c) A basket.
(d) A baby.

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

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

5. How many times is the Young Woman asked to state her name?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three.
(c) Once.
(d) A dozen.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Sergeant says: "But you're not saying they're without _______!"

2. Why are the women's husbands in prison?

3. Why does the Young Woman try to negotiate with the Sergeant?

4. What is the prisoner's main concern for the Old Woman?

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

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