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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. Why is it difficult for the Old Woman to understand the guard?
(a) They don't speak the same language.
(b) The Prisoner keeps interrupting.
(c) The guard is inarticulate.
(d) The guard whispers.

2. What does the Old Woman do to help her son?
(a) Give him food.
(b) Beg for his release.
(c) Wrap him in a blanket.
(d) Nothing.

3. Why does the Sergeant un-hood the man?
(a) To intimidate the Young Woman.
(b) To give the hood away.
(c) To embarrass him.
(d) To reveal his true identity.

4. Who instituted the new language outlaw?
(a) The king.
(b) A worker's union.
(c) The Sergeant.
(d) The capital.

5. Why does the Young Woman try to negotiate with the Sergeant?
(a) She wants money.
(b) She's concerned for her husband.
(c) She's bored.
(d) She wants to impress him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Young Woman visiting her husband?

2. What time is it in Act 1?

3. What kind of dog bit the Old Woman?

4. What is the Young Woman's first complaint?

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

(see the answer key)

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