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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rule has changed in Act 4?

2. What does the Young Woman want in return for her offer to the Segeant?

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

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

5. What does the Old Woman do to help her son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The officers attempt to be cruel and belittle the women and prisoners in the play. Discuss the success and failure of intimidation in the play and how it reflects the character and what he/she represents.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what the capital signifies: how it defines general humanity and society and what it represents.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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