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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. Salima leaned down to speak to what type of bird just before she found soldiers looming over her?
(a) A dove.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A peacock.
(d) A robin.

2. Mama tells Christian that she has been expecting him for how many weeks?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. Mama tells Sophie to bring which objects from her room just before making a comment about Sophie's identity?
(a) Lamps.
(b) Books.
(c) Candles.
(d) Pillows.

4. At what time of day does Scene 5 of Act One begin?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Evening.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Morning.

5. What is the first name of the leader Kisembe, who "holds court" (19) at the beginning of Scene 2 in Act One?
(a) Christian.
(b) Jerome.
(c) Joseph.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christian presents "two" women "for the price of one" (9) and Mama argues that she cannot support two, what else does he throw into the deal?

2. Who notifies Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that someone is coming around the bend?

3. Which instrument's sound causes Josephine to dance in a "frenzied" manner, releasing "her anger" and "her pain" (64)?

4. What is NOT a staple Mama mentions when she asks Christian how she is supposed to do business without four key items?

5. The stage directions note that Scene 2 of Act Two should open with the lights taking what action?

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