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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 much time has passed between Scene 1 and Scene 2 of Act One, according to the stage directions?
(a) 1 season.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 1 week.

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

3. Who is Beatrice?
(a) Mama's sister.
(b) Sophie's daughter.
(c) Salima's sister.
(d) Salima's daughter.

4. What does Mama plan to do with the parrot, according to her comment to Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) Train it.
(b) Sell it.
(c) Breed it.
(d) Keep it as a pet.

5. Christian tells Mama in Scene 4 of Act One that which clergyman is missing?
(a) Pastor Givens.
(b) Father Brandon.
(c) Pastor Robbins.
(d) Father Walsh.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of item "sits conspicuously in the corner of the room" (5) when the play first opens in a bar?

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

5. Who is dancing for tips from soldiers when Scene 2 of Act One opens?

(see the answer key)

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