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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the man in Act 3 wearing a hood?

2. Why does the Young Woman scream in Act 3?

3. How does the Old Woman communicate in Act 4?

4. As the prisoner sits in Act 4, what does he do?

5. What does the Sergeant apologize to the Young Woman for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Although all the characters in Mountain Language are opposites, each shares some similar element (either in attitude or family). Discuss and compare the characters of the play to find the meaning in their similarities.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Pinter's message about humanity overall in Mountain Language.

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