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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction and Act One: Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mama recalls her mother taking her and her brothers to what location so that she could "visit with uncles" (18)?
(a) Kisangani.
(b) The zoo.
(c) A swamp.
(d) Kinshasa.

2. What significant question does Mama ask Christian after Josephine takes Sophie and Salima out back to get washed up?
(a) Did you at least tell them this time?
(b) Why have you brought them here?
(c) Are they expecting to be paid?
(d) Has either one been pregnant?

3. What adjective does Christian use to describe Sophie's status in her village?
(a) Interred.
(b) Ruined.
(c) Enmeshed.
(d) Shamed.

4. Which character does Christian instruct, telling her to avoid making "Mama angry" (18)?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Christina.
(c) Salima.
(d) Josephine.

5. In what type of small town does Scene 1 of Act One begin?
(a) Ghost.
(b) Trading.
(c) Tourist.
(d) Mining.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what object does Mama wipe Sophie's eyes when tears of pain escape from Sophie's eyes?

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

3. Christian tells Sophie near the end of Scene 1 in Act Two that she is lucky, since many people of what type "would've left [her] for dead" (18)?

4. What is NOT a staple Mama mentions when she asks Christian how she is supposed to do business without four key items?

5. What special talent does Sophie have?

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