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

2. What is the guard's attitude towards the Old Woman and the Prisoner?
(a) Fear.
(b) Superiority.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Admiration.

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

4. Why is the Young Woman visiting her husband?
(a) She's bored.
(b) He's very ill.
(c) She wants a divorce.
(d) She was summoned.

5. Why does the guard harbor an attitude against the Old Woman and the Prisoner?
(a) Because they have magic powers.
(b) Because they're mean.
(c) Because they've traveled.
(d) Because they're from the mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the prisoner's main concern for the Old Woman?

2. In what country does "Mountain Language" take place?

3. The Sergeant observes that the Young Woman looks like a(n) ________.

4. The Young Woman has her arm around ________ as she waits at the wall.

5. Why does the guard jab the Old Woman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the women's husbands in prison? How can you infer this?

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

4. Is Sarah surprised to see her husband?

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

6. Why doesn't the Old Woman speak in Act 1?

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

8. Will the Sergeant keep his promise that Sarah's husband will be safe if she sleeps with Dokes? Why or why not?

9. What is the family of the prisoner in Act 2 like?

10. What is the Young Woman's second complaint to the Officer?

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