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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Old Woman communicate in Act 4?

3. Where does the guard look at the beginning of Act 4?

4. What is the Sergeant cursing about at the beginning of Act 3?

5. What season is it (in the Young Woman and the man's voice over)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are elements of the setting (both time and physical) that are very concrete or very abstract. Discuss this use of ambiguous setting to develop an explanation Pinter's goal in using this type of setting.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what Sarah Johnson's character reveals about women in the context of the play and its broader statement about humanity.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss "men" in Mountain Language. Discuss their attitudes towards women and their authority. What is Pinter's commentary on men and masculinity?

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