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

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

3. Mama tells Sophie that she knows she is in pain because Mama is eliciting what type of sensory input?
(a) A feeling.
(b) A sight.
(c) A sound.
(d) A smell.

4. What kind of leader is Kisembe said to be in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) Communist.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Rebel.
(d) Gang.

5. What element of Sophie's attitude surprises Mama upon their first meeting?
(a) Shyness.
(b) Haughtiness.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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)?

2. How does Christian finally explain his relationship to Sophie?

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

4. What color is the kerchief that Mama wears around her neck in Scene 1 of Act Two?

5. The stage directions that begin Scene 1 of Act One describe the sounds of what type of environment?

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