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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) The zoo.
(b) Kisangani.
(c) A swamp.
(d) Kinshasa.

2. How many young women in total does Mama agree to accept from Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

4. What type of item "sits conspicuously in the corner of the room" (5) when the play first opens in a bar?
(a) A chair.
(b) A birdcage.
(c) A playpen.
(d) A hospital bed.

5. How much time has passed between Scene 1 and Scene 2 of Act One, according to the stage directions?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 season.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 1 day.

6. What does Mama plan to do with the parrot, according to her comment to Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) Breed it.
(b) Keep it as a pet.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Train it.

7. What name does Mama insist that the young women in her care call her?
(a) Mama.
(b) Missus.
(c) Mama Nedi.
(d) Mum.

8. Christian tells Mama, "The last time I had a drink, I lost" (39) what?
(a) His career.
(b) His lover.
(c) Several years of his life.
(d) His mind.

9. When Christian surprises Mama with a visit in Scene 4 of Act One, what two kinds of items does he bring?
(a) Petrol and tobacco.
(b) Chocolate and cigarettes.
(c) Chocolate and peanuts.
(d) Whiskey and cigarettes.

10. 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?
(a) An apology.
(b) A threat.
(c) A promise.
(d) A lapse of memory.

11. What day does Mama mention when she refers to Old Papa Batunga's passing?
(a) Last Thursday.
(b) Monday.
(c) The Monday before last.
(d) Last Sunday.

12. What kind of raw gem does Mama show to Mr. Harari in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) A pearl.
(b) An agate.
(c) A diamond.
(d) An emerald.

13. What is NOT mentioned in the description of Commander Osembenga's appearance?
(a) A jogging suit.
(b) Cowboy boots.
(c) Dark sunglasses.
(d) A gold chain.

14. What type of substance does Mama give to Sophie in order to "help the pain down below" (17)?
(a) Home-brewed liquor.
(b) Opium.
(c) Morphine.
(d) Aspirin.

15. Who is Beatrice?
(a) Salima's sister.
(b) Mama's sister.
(c) Sophie's daughter.
(d) Salima's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what object does Mama wipe Sophie's eyes when tears of pain escape from Sophie's eyes?

2. Christian tells Mama in Scene 4 of Act One that Yaka-Yaka has changed drastically. What is Yaka-Yaka?

3. How old was Mama when a white man came with a deed and seized her family's land?

4. How old is the "overly loved" (5) suit worn by Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?

5. To which character does Mr. Harari make a promise that he will take her home with him?

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