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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 time did the women arrive at the prison?
(a) 7 AM.
(b) Noon.
(c) 5 PM.
(d) 9 AM.

2. How many kids does the guard have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Young Woman's second complaint?

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

3. What is the guard's attitude towards the Old Woman and the Prisoner?

4. What can't the Old Woman do?

5. The "official" language is spoken where?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the prisoner a "joker?"

2. Where are the Old Woman and her son in Act 3?

3. Why is Charly wearing a hood?

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

5. Is the Old Woman brave?

6. How does the Sergeant's attitude in Act 4 compare with his attitude in Act 3?

7. How separate is the Old Woman from the other characters in Act 2?

8. Why does the guard prod the Old Woman with a stick as she talks to her son?

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

10. Why does the Officer become angry with the women when he asks their names?

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