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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dog's must ______ themselves before biting.

2. How many kids does the guard have?

3. What isn't the guard's fault, according to the guard?

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

5. Why is the Young Woman visiting her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the names "Sarah" and "Charly"?

2. What do the soldiers represent?

3. Who is Joseph Dokes?

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

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

6. Who is the most helpless character in Act 2?

7. Does the Old Woman follow the new rule in Act 4?

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

9. Why does the Sergeant make his final comment?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Old Woman is silent but very present in the play. What does she represent? How strong or influential is she?

Essay Topic 2

The officers constantly try to manipulate the women and prisoners to get what they want and exert authority. Discuss how much of the play is developed by characters' tricks and whether or not the tricks and games have their desired outcome.

Essay Topic 3

The Old Woman is silent for the majority of the play. Discuss the themes and statements that arise through her silence.

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