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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Scene 1 in Act One, what gesture is said to be contained within Christian's posture as he exits the room?
(a) A lapse of memory.
(b) An apology.
(c) A promise.
(d) A threat.

2. About which character does Commander Osembenga ask Mama questions?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Salima.
(c) Kisembe.
(d) Fortune.

3. Sophie reveals to Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that she had been intending to use the money for what purpose?
(a) For an operation.
(b) For a car.
(c) For a horse.
(d) For a dowry.

4. What color is the kerchief that Mama wears around her neck in Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

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) Uncles.
(c) Men.
(d) Soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notifies Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that someone is coming around the bend?

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

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

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

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

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