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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 is the prisoner's main concern for the Old Woman?

2. Why does the guard call the Sergeant?

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

4. Dog's must ______ themselves before biting.

5. What is the prisoner's relationship with the Old Woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are mountain people well respected in Mountain Language?

2. What is the significance of the names "Sarah" and "Charly"?

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

4. In Act 4, why is the Old Woman still silent?

5. Who is the most helpless character in Act 2?

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

7. Is Sarah surprised to see her husband?

8. Why are the two women at the prison?

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

10. Does Sarah care about her husband?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Old Woman is silent but very present in the play. What does she represent? How strong or influential is she?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Language among the characters is a key tool. The officers use curse words to intimidate the women, while the women are forbidden to speak mountain language. Discuss the dilemma that language use brings to the play and its significance.

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