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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. What kind of raw gem does Mama show to Mr. Harari in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) An agate.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A pearl.
(d) An emerald.

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

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

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

5. When Christian presents "two" women "for the price of one" (9) and Mama argues that she cannot support two, what else does he throw into the deal?
(a) A can of petrol.
(b) 2 cartons of Ugandan cigarettes.
(c) A ream of paper.
(d) 5 cartons of Nigerian cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special talent does Sophie have?

2. When Mama argues against taking in Sophie, she tells Christian that she already feeds how many young women "while half the country starves" (13)?

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

4. How many shots does Christian take in quick succession at the end of Scene 4 in Act One?

5. To which character does Mr. Harari make a promise that he will take her home with him?

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