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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of the Sergeant's apology?

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

3. What is the Sergeant's response to the Young Woman's offer?

4. When the voice-over in Act 3 begins, what happens to the lights?

5. Who is Joseph Dokes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The officers constantly try to manipulate the women and prisoners to get what they want and exert authority. Discuss how much of the play is developed by characters' tricks and whether or not the tricks and games have their desired outcome.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Much of the negativity in Mountain Language comes from discrimination. Compare the discriminatory attitudes in our culture to those in the play.

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