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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 that the police had told him to take what action when he called to report the pastor's death?
(a) Bury him.
(b) Do nothing.
(c) Write a statement.
(d) Touch nothing.

2. Christian tells Mama in Scene 6 that which character's dead body had recently been found?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) The pastor.
(c) The priest.
(d) The police chief.

3. What favorite food of Beatrice's is discussed in Scene 3 of Act One?
(a) Banana.
(b) Yam.
(c) Potato.
(d) Apple.

4. When Sophie meets Mama's eyes and reveals her age, what is it?
(a) 19.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

5. What action does Sophie take in Scene 2 of Act One in order to soothe Salima after she is bitten by a soldier?
(a) She sings.
(b) She prays with her.
(c) She rubs her back.
(d) She plays the piano.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many soldiers did Salima find standing over her when she finished speaking to a bird?

2. The song Sophie sings at the beginning of Scene 1 of Act Two states that villages take what action "as soldiers grow bolder" (63)?

3. When Mama argues against taking in Sophie, she tells Christian that she already feeds how many young women "while half the country starves" (13)?

4. 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?

5. How does Mama comfort Salima when Sophie helps her realize that Salima is hurting?

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