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

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

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

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

5. What can't the Old Woman do?
(a) Write.
(b) Follow orders.
(c) Sing.
(d) Speak the official language.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the Prisoner call the Old Woman?

4. Why is the Prisoner called a joker?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Old Woman communicate through her silence in Act 4?

2. In Act 4, why is the Old Woman still silent?

3. What do the soldiers represent?

4. Why are the two women at the prison?

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

6. What is the significance of language in Act 4?

7. How does the Old Woman communicate with her son?

8. What is the relevance of the voice-over in Act 2?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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