Ruined Quiz

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What is the likely significance of the parrot "raising hell" at the end of the scene? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

The uncaged parrot represents freedom: its shouting at the end of the act represents the desperation of the characters to be free.

The uncaged parrot represents anger: its shouting at the end of the act echoes Mama Nadi's anger at Salima for stealing food.

The caged parrot represents imprisonment: its shouting at the end of the act represents the desperation of the characters to be free.

The caged parrot represents imprisonment: its shouting at the end of the act represents Mama Nadi's desire to be free of the women who cost are costing her money.

When Mama Nadi tells Fortune that "the woman he is looking for" is not at the bar, in one way she is telling a lie. In what way might she also be telling the truth? (from Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, and 3)

Mama Nadi is suggesting that the Salima that once loved Fortune and wanted him has changed beyond recognition.

Mama Nadi is suggesting that the Salima that used to be a good wife and mother to Fortune is now a good wife and mother to someone else.

Mama Nadi is suggesting that Salima was lying to Fortune during their marriage, and that she never loved him at all.

Mama Nadi is suggesting that the Salima Fortune remembers as a good wife and mother is now a ruined woman and no longer worthy of his love.

What is the most likely reason that Mama Nadi tells Mr. Harari that "everything is beautiful"? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

She has just found out the stone she has been keeping is worth a lot of money.

She has just made a lot of money selling Sophie's sexual services.

She has just made a lot of money on trading her diamond to Harari for cash.

She has just found out the stone she has been keeping is a valuable ruby.

In the context of the play and its characters, what does "ruined" mean? (from Act 1, Scene 1)

It refers to a woman who has been physically crippled as a result of being kept as a prisoner / slave.

It refers to a woman who has lost her mind as a result of being kept as a prisoner / slave.

It refers to a woman who is no longer able to have children because she has taken a vow of celibacy.

It refers to a woman who is no longer able to have children because of repeated and/or violent sexual assault.

What is the most likely reason that Josephine repeatedly refers to how important her father is / was? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

She wants to make herself seem more special and more important.

She wants to make Mama Nadi feel less special and less important.

She wants Sophie to know that her (Josephine's) father will always be there to help her.

She wants to make herself seem more vulnerable and more victimized than Mama Nadi.