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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two: Scenes 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the kerchief that Mama wears around her neck in Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) Blue.
(b) Purple.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

2. When Kisembe asks about Mama's slow level of business, she tells him that it has been slow for how long?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 1 week.

3. On what part of Osembenga's body does Sophie spit in Scene 4 of Act Two?
(a) His neck.
(b) His chest.
(c) His face.
(d) His feet.

4. In Scene 6 of Act Two, Mr. Harari advises Mama to flee and to travel in which direction?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) North.

5. Who asks Mama to settle down with him and form a business partnership as well?
(a) Christian.
(b) Salima.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Sophie.

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. Salima is hesitant to talk to Fortune in part because he is not aware of what information?

3. What favorite food of Beatrice's is discussed in Scene 3 of Act One?

4. Which character pushes a drunken miner out the door at the beginning of Scene 6 of Act One?

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

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