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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 2-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Beatrice?
(a) Salima's sister.
(b) Salima's daughter.
(c) Mama's sister.
(d) Sophie's daughter.

2. At the end of Scene 1 in Act One, what gesture is said to be contained within Christian's posture as he exits the room?
(a) A lapse of memory.
(b) A promise.
(c) An apology.
(d) A threat.

3. Mama tells Christian that she has been expecting him for how many weeks?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. Salima tells Sophie in Scene 3 of Act One that she had denied the previous night's soldier which of his desires?
(a) To recite a poem.
(b) To sing a song.
(c) To be held after sex.
(d) To have her leave with him.

5. When Christian surprises Mama with a visit in Scene 4 of Act One, what two kinds of items does he bring?
(a) Chocolate and peanuts.
(b) Petrol and tobacco.
(c) Chocolate and cigarettes.
(d) Whiskey and cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many shots does Christian take in quick succession at the end of Scene 4 in Act One?

2. How much time has passed between Scene 1 and Scene 2 of Act One, according to the stage directions?

3. With what object does Mama wipe Sophie's eyes when tears of pain escape from Sophie's eyes?

4. What kind of leader is Kisembe said to be in Scene 2 of Act One?

5. Which character does Christian instruct, telling her to avoid making "Mama angry" (18)?

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