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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "The Sound of a Voice"?
(a) Amy Tan.
(b) David Henry Hwang.
(c) Peter Bacho.
(d) Jhumpa Lahiri.

2. Why does the Woman say the Man should not make jokes?
(a) Beause he is not funny.
(b) Because he looks strong.
(c) Because she loves him.
(d) Because she hates him.

3. What does the Woman thank the Man for doing in the third scene?
(a) Keeping her company.
(b) Giving her money.
(c) Chopping so much wood.
(d) Helping her cook.

4. What is the Man's response when the Woman offers to play the flute for him in Scene 7?
(a) He wants to hear a different song.
(b) He does not want to be soothed like a baby.
(c) He hates the sound and gets angry.
(d) He enjoys it.

5. What reason does the Woman give the Man to stop his chore in Scene 3?
(a) He looks tired.
(b) She will finish it.
(c) It is time to eat.
(d) There is no more to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Man say the Woman can listen to in Scene 5?

2. What does the Man do when he is excited about his accomplishment in Scene 5?

3. What does the Woman say frightens her?

4. What does the Woman urge the Man to do at the end of the fifth scene?

5. What is/are the only prop/props seen onstage at the start of the play?

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