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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. Mama recalls her mother taking her and her brothers to what location so that she could "visit with uncles" (18)?
(a) Kinshasa.
(b) The zoo.
(c) A swamp.
(d) Kisangani.

2. Who is described as "drunk and haggard" (75) at the start of Scene 4 of Act Two?
(a) Fortune.
(b) Christian.
(c) Kisembe.
(d) Osembenga.

3. What kind of leader is Kisembe said to be in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) Gang.
(b) Communist.
(c) Rebel.
(d) Democratic.

4. How does Mama comfort Salima when Sophie helps her realize that Salima is hurting?
(a) She gives her money.
(b) She shushes her.
(c) She kisses her.
(d) She hugs her.

5. Christian tells Mama that Sophie was "taken with" what type of object and then "left for dead" (12)?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A beer bottle.
(c) A bayonet.
(d) A screwdriver.

Short Answer Questions

1. The soldier had told Salima that how many Hema men had been shot and buried in their own mine?

2. Who asks Mama to settle down with him and form a business partnership as well?

3. What animal does Mama name in a simile when she describes Christian's annoying tenacity?

4. Mama tells Salima in Scene 2 of Act Two that her former life is what?

5. What color is the kerchief that Mama wears around her neck in Scene 1 of Act Two?

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