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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The officers are meant to represent:
(a) Women.
(b) The capital.
(c) Artists.
(d) Poor people.

2. What is the prisoner's main concern for the Old Woman?
(a) She's not herself.
(b) She's very sick.
(c) She's been bitten.
(d) She seems to be keeping a secret.

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

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

5. Why are the women's husbands in prison?
(a) For murder.
(b) Unknown.
(c) For robbery.
(d) They've been falsely accused.

6. What isn't the guard's fault, according to the guard?
(a) That the prisoner is treated badly.
(b) That he's mean.
(c) That the Old Woman can't understand.
(d) That it's cold.

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

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

9. What does the guard use to jab the Old Woman?
(a) A stick.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A fork.

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

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

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

13. As the Sergeant hassles the Young Woman in Act 1, the Officer reminds him that these women are not _________.
(a) Criminals.
(b) Worthwhile.
(c) Wives.
(d) Intelligent.

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

15. What kind of dog bit the Old Woman?
(a) A Poodle.
(b) A Golden Retriever.
(c) A Pit Bull.
(d) A Dobermann Pinscher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Young Woman respond when asked her name?

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

3. What does the Sergeant call the women's husbands?

4. What does the guard instruct the Prisoner to tell the Old Woman to do?

5. What defines the set direction for Act 1?

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