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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 characters does Mama lead toward Osembenga's table in Scene 4 of Act One?
(a) Sophia and Josephine.
(b) Josephine and Salima.
(c) Salima and Sophie.
(d) Josephine and Mr. Harari.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What action does Sophie take in Scene 2 of Act One in order to soothe Salima after she is bitten by a soldier?
(a) She plays the piano.
(b) She rubs her back.
(c) She prays with her.
(d) She sings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christian tells Mama in Scene 4 of Act One that Yaka-Yaka has changed drastically. What is Yaka-Yaka?

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

3. What adjective does Christian use to describe Sophie's status in her village?

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

5. Christian tells Mama in Scene 4 of Act One that which clergyman is missing?

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