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

2. In what type of small town does Scene 1 of Act One begin?
(a) Ghost.
(b) Trading.
(c) Mining.
(d) Tourist.

3. Christian reports to Mama that the pastor had been killed in retaliation for aiding whom?
(a) The government.
(b) Rebels.
(c) The poor.
(d) Doctors Without Borders.

4. Under what kind of tree was Salima's infant daughter Beatrice stomped to death by a soldier?
(a) Frangipani.
(b) Marula.
(c) Mopane.
(d) Baobob.

5. What term is used to describe Fortune and Simon as they enter Mama's place in Scene 6 of Act One?
(a) Gravediggers.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Pimps.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character does Christian instruct, telling her to avoid making "Mama angry" (18)?

3. What object is Fortune holding in his hand as he talks to Mama from outside her place?

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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