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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT mentioned in the description of Commander Osembenga's appearance?
(a) Dark sunglasses.
(b) Cowboy boots.
(c) A jogging suit.
(d) A gold chain.

2. Sophie tells Mama that she keeps her books in what location?
(a) Under her pillow.
(b) Under her bed.
(c) Under the sink.
(d) In the attic.

3. Christian reports that the dead man had been dead for how long before his body was found?
(a) A month.
(b) A day.
(c) A week.
(d) A fortnight.

4. How does Christian finally explain his relationship to Sophie?
(a) Sophie is his great-niece.
(b) Sophie is the only daughter of his sister.
(c) Sophie is the only child of his sister.
(d) Sophie is the only child of his cousin.

5. Who is shooting pool when Scene 2 of Act One opens?
(a) Salima.
(b) Christian.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Josephine.

Short Answer Questions

1. The stage directions at the end of Scene 5 indicate that the lights should take what action?

2. When Mama argues against taking in Sophie, she tells Christian that she already feeds how many young women "while half the country starves" (13)?

3. How old is the "overly loved" (5) suit worn by Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?

4. Mama recalls her mother taking her and her brothers to what location so that she could "visit with uncles" (18)?

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

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