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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. In Scene 4 of Act One, which group is NOT mentioned among the throng of people packing the bar?
(a) Poachers.
(b) Government soldiers.
(c) Miners.
(d) Musicians.

2. When Mama argues against taking in Sophie, she tells Christian that she already feeds how many young women "while half the country starves" (13)?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

3. Who struggles to remain erect as Sophie and Mama sing in Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Mr. Harari.
(c) Christian.
(d) Mama.

4. Christian tells Sophie near the end of Scene 1 in Act Two that she is lucky, since many people of what type "would've left [her] for dead" (18)?
(a) Uncles.
(b) Men.
(c) Members of her family.
(d) Soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mama watches Sophie steal money, she watches her put it into what location?

2. 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?

3. What term is used to describe Fortune and Simon as they enter Mama's place in Scene 6 of Act One?

4. The living quarters featured in Scene 3 of Act One are in what location?

5. Which character is singing about a bird when Scene 4 of Act One opens?

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