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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Visitors Room.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Old Woman and Prisoner begin to speak, what happens to the stage lights?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They dim.
(c) They go off.
(d) They get brighter.

2. What does the new rule mean for the Old Woman?
(a) She can stay longer.
(b) She can leave.
(c) She can speak to her son.
(d) Her punishment may be severe.

3. Who does the Old Woman say is waiting for the prisoner?
(a) The police.
(b) His baby.
(c) A tax collector.
(d) An old friend.

4. What time did the women arrive at the prison?
(a) 5 PM.
(b) 9 AM.
(c) Noon.
(d) 7 AM.

5. Where does the guard look at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Over a balcony.
(b) In a box.
(c) At the Old Woman.
(d) Out the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary emotion in the old Woman and the Prisoner's conversation?

2. Why does the guard jab the Old Woman?

3. What characterizes the Prisoner's family?

4. Joseph Dokes comes to the jail every Tuesday, except when?

5. Why is the Prisoner called a joker?

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