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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. Which instrument's sound causes Josephine to dance in a "frenzied" manner, releasing "her anger" and "her pain" (64)?
(a) A piccolo.
(b) A drum.
(c) A cello.
(d) A piano.

2. What animal does Mama name in a simile when she describes Christian's annoying tenacity?
(a) A bear cub.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A leopard.
(d) A coyote.

3. 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.

4. Who is shooting pool when Scene 2 of Act One opens?
(a) Salima.
(b) Christian.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Sophie.

5. Mama tells Sophie that taking what action against Josephine would ensure an attitude adjustment?
(a) Blackmailing her.
(b) Extorting her.
(c) Threatening to steal her makeup.
(d) Smacking her in the mouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Josephine tells Sophie in Scene 5 of Act One that men want what kind of a woman?

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

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

4. Salima angrily tells Sophie in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune had accused her of taking what action against him?

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

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