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

2. 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) Uncles.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Members of her family.
(d) Men.

3. What is NOT a staple Mama mentions when she asks Christian how she is supposed to do business without four key items?
(a) Condoms.
(b) Soap.
(c) Petrol.
(d) Penicillin.

4. What is the first name of the leader Kisembe, who "holds court" (19) at the beginning of Scene 2 in Act One?
(a) Jerome.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Christian.
(d) John.

5. Who is dancing for tips from soldiers when Scene 2 of Act One opens?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Mama.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Salima.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does Scene 4 of Act One begin?

2. Mama's policy is that armed men leave what objects behind the bar when they enter?

3. What item does Mama deny Christian, causing him to become angry and snap at Sophie?

4. The living quarters featured in Scene 3 of Act One are in what location?

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

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