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

2. What item does Mama deny Christian, causing him to become angry and snap at Sophie?
(a) Soda.
(b) Cream.
(c) Caramel chocolate.
(d) Sugar.

3. What language does the parrot featured in the play speak?
(a) Mandarin.
(b) Pygmy.
(c) Swahili.
(d) Latin.

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

5. What name does Mama insist that the young women in her care call her?
(a) Missus.
(b) Mum.
(c) Mama Nedi.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mama tells Christian that she has been expecting him for how many weeks?

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

4. When Sophie meets Mama's eyes and reveals her age, what is it?

5. What special talent does Sophie have?

(see the answer key)

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