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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) A ream of paper.
(b) 5 cartons of Nigerian cigarettes.
(c) A can of petrol.
(d) 2 cartons of Ugandan cigarettes.

2. In what decade of life is Mama Nadi, the madam who runs the brothel at the center of the play?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Early 30s.
(d) Early 40s.

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

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) Men.
(b) Members of her family.
(c) Uncles.
(d) Soldiers.

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

6. About which character does Commander Osembenga ask Mama questions?
(a) Salima.
(b) Kisembe.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Fortune.

7. How many shots does Christian take in quick succession at the end of Scene 4 in Act One?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

9. 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 hospital bed.
(d) A playpen.

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

11. What term does Salima use to classify her own identity when talking to Sophie?
(a) Ituri.
(b) Congolese.
(c) Hema.
(d) Kasai.

12. What significant question does Mama ask Christian after Josephine takes Sophie and Salima out back to get washed up?
(a) Has either one been pregnant?
(b) Are they expecting to be paid?
(c) Did you at least tell them this time?
(d) Why have you brought them here?

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

14. Which characters does Mama lead toward Osembenga's table in Scene 4 of Act One?
(a) Sophia and Josephine.
(b) Josephine and Salima.
(c) Salima and Sophie.
(d) Josephine and Mr. Harari.

15. Who is dancing for tips from soldiers when Scene 2 of Act One opens?
(a) Mama.
(b) Salima.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Sophie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christian reminds Mama in Scene 1 that he has not "had a drop of liquor in" how many "years" (7)?

2. How much time has passed between Scene 1 and Scene 2 of Act One, according to the stage directions?

3. Christian tells Mama that Sophie was "taken with" what type of object and then "left for dead" (12)?

4. Mama tells Christian that she has been expecting him for how many weeks?

5. When Mama argues against taking in Sophie, she tells Christian that she already feeds how many young women "while half the country starves" (13)?

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