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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. Christian tells Mama that Sophie was "taken with" what type of object and then "left for dead" (12)?
(a) A screwdriver.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A beer bottle.
(d) A bayonet.

2. What is NOT an item Mama mentions as one of the three things she provides for the young women in her care?
(a) Food.
(b) A bed.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Education.

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

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

5. Christian reminds Mama in Scene 1 that he has not "had a drop of liquor in" how many "years" (7)?
(a) 4.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What element of Sophie's attitude surprises Mama upon their first meeting?

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

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

5. How many young women in total does Mama agree to accept from Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?

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