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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sophie meets Mama's eyes and reveals her age, what is it?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

2. The stage directions that begin Scene 1 of Act One describe the sounds of what type of environment?
(a) A rainforest.
(b) A mangrove swamp.
(c) A savannah.
(d) A desert.

3. What nationality is Mr. Harari, the diamond merchant who frequents Mama's place?
(a) Congolese.
(b) Nicaraguan.
(c) Lebanese.
(d) Peruvian.

4. Which character is the only one singing when Scene 2 of Act One opens?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Salima.
(d) Mama.

5. Christian reminds Mama in Scene 1 that he has not "had a drop of liquor in" how many "years" (7)?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

6. What action does Sophie take in Scene 2 of Act One in order to soothe Salima after she is bitten by a soldier?
(a) She sings.
(b) She plays the piano.
(c) She rubs her back.
(d) She prays with her.

7. With what object does Mama wipe Sophie's eyes when tears of pain escape from Sophie's eyes?
(a) A tissue.
(b) Her handkerchief.
(c) A towel.
(d) Her skirt.

8. What color is the parrot that belonged to the now-deceased Old Papa Batunga?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Gray.
(c) Orange.
(d) Green.

9. 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) A threat.
(b) A promise.
(c) An apology.
(d) A lapse of memory.

10. What favorite food of Beatrice's is discussed in Scene 3 of Act One?
(a) Potato.
(b) Banana.
(c) Yam.
(d) Apple.

11. What item does Mama deny Christian, causing him to become angry and snap at Sophie?
(a) Soda.
(b) Caramel chocolate.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Cream.

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

13. How old is the "overly loved" (5) suit worn by Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 20 years.

14. What is NOT a staple Mama mentions when she asks Christian how she is supposed to do business without four key items?
(a) Penicillin.
(b) Petrol.
(c) Condoms.
(d) Soap.

15. Salima tells Sophie in Scene 3 of Act One that she had denied the previous night's soldier which of his desires?
(a) To sing a song.
(b) To recite a poem.
(c) To be held after sex.
(d) To have her leave with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characters does Mama lead toward Osembenga's table in Scene 4 of Act One?

2. How many shots does Christian take in quick succession at the end of Scene 4 in Act One?

3. Mama's policy is that armed men leave what objects behind the bar when they enter?

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

5. What does Mama plan to do with the parrot, according to her comment to Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?

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