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

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

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

4. Who instituted the new language outlaw?
(a) The king.
(b) The capital.
(c) A worker's union.
(d) The Sergeant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is at the Old Woman's feet as she waits at the prison wall?

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

3. What does the Prisoner call the Old Woman?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the soldiers represent?

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

3. What is the Old Woman and her son's relationship like?

4. Why is the prisoner a "joker?"

5. Is the Old Woman brave?

6. What will happen to these characters after the conclusion of Act 2?

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

8. What is the Young Woman's first complaint to the Officer?

9. What is the guard's attitude toward the Old Woman and her son?

10. Is the Sergeant generally apologetic that Sarah is in the room?

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