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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Old Woman say is waiting for the prisoner?
(a) An old friend.
(b) His baby.
(c) The police.
(d) A tax collector.

2. What is the Old Woman doing at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Sitting.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Eating.
(d) Dancing.

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

4. 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.

5. How does the Young Woman respond when asked her name?
(a) She makes taunting noises.
(b) She says she's already given it.
(c) She gives her name.
(d) She gives a false name.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Old Woman and the prisoner communicate?

2. How many kids does the guard have?

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

4. What defines the set direction for Act 1?

5. What can't the Old Woman do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sarah and Charly communicate in Act 3?

2. Why does the guard have a hostile attitude toward the Old Woman and the son?

3. Can the Old Woman understand the language of the capital?

4. Is the Young Woman (Sarah Johnson) from the mountains? How does this affect the soldiers?

5. Which rule(s) have changed in Act 4?

6. Why doesn't the Old Woman help her son?

7. Who is in control at the end of Act 4?

8. What is the Officer's attitude towards women?

9. Does the guard have the same attitude in Act 4 as in Act 2?

10. Who is Joseph Dokes?

(see the answer keys)

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