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

2. When Christian presents "two" women "for the price of one" (9) and Mama argues that she cannot support two, what else does he throw into the deal?
(a) A can of petrol.
(b) 2 cartons of Ugandan cigarettes.
(c) 5 cartons of Nigerian cigarettes.
(d) A ream of paper.

3. Which character is the only one singing when Scene 2 of Act One opens?
(a) Mama.
(b) Salima.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Sophie.

4. What kind of raw gem does Mama show to Mr. Harari in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) An agate.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A pearl.
(d) An emerald.

5. What special talent does Sophie have?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Reading fortunes.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of makeup product does Mama apply to Sophie's face after agreeing to take her in?

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

3. Christian tells Mama, "The last time I had a drink, I lost" (39) what?

4. In what decade of life is Mama Nadi, the madam who runs the brothel at the center of the play?

5. How old is Christian, the "perpetually cheerful traveling salesman" (5)?

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