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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. What special talent does Sophie have?
(a) Singing.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Reading fortunes.

2. Mama recalls her mother taking her and her brothers to what location so that she could "visit with uncles" (18)?
(a) The zoo.
(b) Kisangani.
(c) A swamp.
(d) Kinshasa.

3. What term is used to describe Fortune and Simon as they enter Mama's place in Scene 6 of Act One?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Gravediggers.
(d) Pimps.

4. The living quarters featured in Scene 3 of Act One are in what location?
(a) Down the road from the bar.
(b) Behind the bar.
(c) Above the bar.
(d) Next to the bar.

5. Mama tells Christian in Scene 6 of Act One, "I have" how many "girls to feed and a business to run" (56)?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favorite food of Beatrice's is discussed in Scene 3 of Act One?

2. Who purchased the book being read aloud in Scene 5 of Act One?

3. Christian tells Mama that Sophie was "taken with" what type of object and then "left for dead" (12)?

4. With what type of gesture does Christian greet Sophie in Scene 4 of Act One?

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

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