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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is the "something new" referred to by Osembenga and his assistant at the beginning of the scene? (from Act 2, Scenes 5 and 6)

Josephine.

Sophie.

Mama Nadi.

Salima.

2.

What moment / event earlier in the play is most particularly echoed by Mama's decision to give the raw diamond to Harari and to help Sophie escape? (from Act 2, Scenes 5 and 6)

Mama's decision to let Sophie stay.

Mama's decision to let Salima stay.

Mama's refusal to let Fortune see Salima.

Mama's refusal to go away with Christian.

3.

Osembenga is to the rebels as Kisembe is to who, and why? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Kisembe is the leader of the opposition to the government, in the same way as Osembenga is the leader of the government opposition to the rebels.

Kisembe is a negotiator for the government in the same way as Osembenga is a negotiator for the rebels.

Kisembe is a member of the government army, in the same way as Osembenga is a member of the rebel army.

Kisembe is the leader of the government opposition to the rebels, in the same way as Osembenga is the leader of the rebel opposition to the government.

4.

What is the most likely reason that, at first glance, Mama Nadi wants to take Sophie into her business instead of Salima? (from Act 1, Scene 1)

Salima is white.

Sophie is prettier.

Sophie begs to be allowed to stay.

Salima is heavily pregnant.

5.

What is the most likely reason Josephine becomes so angry that Salima has been reading her fashion magazine? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Josephine was saving that magazine to share with Sophie, whom she likes more than she likes Salima.

Josephine knows Salima has been stealing from Mama Nadi, and is angry that she (Salima) hasn't been sharing the money.

Josephine feels particularly protective of what little she has to call her own.

Josephine is jealous that Sophie is spending so much time with Salima.

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