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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. How old was Mama when a white man came with a deed and seized her family's land?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 4.
(d) 13.

2. When Mama watches Sophie steal money, she watches her put it into what location?
(a) Her skirt.
(b) Her pants.
(c) Her shirt.
(d) Her headscarf.

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 have her leave with him.
(b) To sing a song.
(c) To be held after sex.
(d) To recite a poem.

4. With what type of gesture does Christian greet Sophie in Scene 4 of Act One?
(a) He hugs her.
(b) He kisses her on both cheeks.
(c) He smiles at her.
(d) He blows her a kiss.

5. 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)?
(a) Members of her family.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Men.
(d) Uncles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT mentioned in the description of Commander Osembenga's appearance?

2. How much time has passed between Scene 1 and Scene 2 of Act One, according to the stage directions?

3. What action does Sophie take in Scene 2 of Act One in order to soothe Salima after she is bitten by a soldier?

4. Which character ends up getting paired off for sex with Rebel Soldier 1 in Scene 2 of Act One?

5. At what time of day does Scene 3 of Act Two begin?

(see the answer key)

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