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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two: Scenes 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The stage directions at the end of Scene 5 indicate that the lights should take what action?
(a) Twinkle.
(b) Fade.
(c) Resemble moonlight.
(d) Get brighter.

2. How many young women in total does Mama agree to accept from Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. What action does Fortune take just before Christian and Mama take up weapons?
(a) He pulls a knife.
(b) He flips a table.
(c) He pulls a gun.
(d) He shouts.

4. When Christian surprises Mama with a visit in Scene 4 of Act One, what two kinds of items does he bring?
(a) Whiskey and cigarettes.
(b) Chocolate and cigarettes.
(c) Petrol and tobacco.
(d) Chocolate and peanuts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salima react to Mama's claim about Salima's former life?

2. In what type of small town does Scene 1 of Act One begin?

3. Under what kind of tree was Salima's infant daughter Beatrice stomped to death by a soldier?

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

5. Mama cautions Salima, telling her that if she returns to her village, no one there will take what action?

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