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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. Christian tells Mama, "The last time I had a drink, I lost" (39) what?
(a) His mind.
(b) His career.
(c) His lover.
(d) Several years of his life.

2. What was Salima picking in her garden at the time she was abducted by soldiers?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Sprouts.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Beans.

3. What object is Fortune holding in his hand as he talks to Mama from outside her place?
(a) A bayonet.
(b) A pot.
(c) A glass.
(d) A bat.

4. Salima angrily tells Sophie in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune had accused her of taking what action against him?
(a) Lying to him.
(b) Cuckolding him.
(c) Striking him.
(d) Dishonoring him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Christian tells Mama in Scene 6 that which character's dead body had recently been found?

2. What day does Mama mention when she refers to Old Papa Batunga's passing?

3. What nationality is Mr. Harari, the diamond merchant who frequents Mama's place?

4. What type of substance does Mama give to Sophie in order to "help the pain down below" (17)?

5. It is revealed in Scene 6 of Act One that which character is the wife of Fortune?

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