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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. What is the first name of the leader Kisembe, who "holds court" (19) at the beginning of Scene 2 in Act One?
(a) Joseph.
(b) John.
(c) Christian.
(d) Jerome.

2. 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 sing a song.
(c) To have her leave with him.
(d) To recite a poem.

3. Which characters does Mama lead toward Osembenga's table in Scene 4 of Act One?
(a) Salima and Sophie.
(b) Josephine and Salima.
(c) Josephine and Mr. Harari.
(d) Sophia and Josephine.

4. How old is the "overly loved" (5) suit worn by Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. What type of substance does Mama give to Sophie in order to "help the pain down below" (17)?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Aspirin.
(c) Home-brewed liquor.
(d) Opium.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christian surprises Mama with a visit in Scene 4 of Act One, what two kinds of items does he bring?

2. Who is shooting pool when Scene 2 of Act One opens?

3. What item does Mama deny Christian, causing him to become angry and snap at Sophie?

4. Who is Beatrice?

5. What does Mama plan to do with the parrot, according to her comment to Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?

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