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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. What defines the set direction for Act 1?

2. Dog's must ______ themselves before biting.

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

4. The Sergeant says: "But you're not saying they're without _______!"

5. The Officer says the women are _______ people.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Is Sarah surprised to see her husband?

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

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

9. How do Sarah and Charly communicate in Act 3?

10. Why do the Old Woman and her son have the opportunity to talk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many hateful comments by the officers are more absurd than anything. Discuss the commentary on "hate" through its coupling with absurdity in the play.

Essay Topic 2

At the end of Mountain Language nothing is resolved. Discuss what is actually occurring at the conclusion of the play, its point, and the change that has occurred.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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