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

2. In what decade of life is Mama Nadi, the madam who runs the brothel at the center of the play?
(a) Early 30s.
(b) Early 40s.
(c) Late 30s.
(d) Early 50s.

3. When Christian surprises Mama with a visit in Scene 4 of Act One, what two kinds of items does he bring?
(a) Whiskey and cigarettes.
(b) Chocolate and cigarettes.
(c) Chocolate and peanuts.
(d) Petrol and tobacco.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama recalls her mother taking her and her brothers to what location so that she could "visit with uncles" (18)?

2. What type of substance does Mama give to Sophie in order to "help the pain down below" (17)?

3. 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?

4. At the end of Scene 1 in Act One, what gesture is said to be contained within Christian's posture as he exits the room?

5. What animal does Mama name in a simile when she describes Christian's annoying tenacity?

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