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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Fortune ask when Mama comes to the doorway in Scene 3 of Act Two?
(a) Salima.
(b) Simon.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Josephine.

2. The person standing outside the bar at the opening of Scene 1 of Act Two is described as being "like a" what "guarding the gates" (63)?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A centurion.
(c) A lion.
(d) A gryphon.

3. Under what kind of tree was Salima's infant daughter Beatrice stomped to death by a soldier?
(a) Marula.
(b) Frangipani.
(c) Mopane.
(d) Baobob.

4. Sophie tells Mama that she keeps her books in what location?
(a) In the attic.
(b) Under the sink.
(c) Under her pillow.
(d) Under her bed.

5. What action does Fortune take just before Christian and Mama take up weapons?
(a) He flips a table.
(b) He pulls a knife.
(c) He pulls a gun.
(d) He shouts.

6. Salima angrily tells Sophie in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune had accused her of taking what action against him?
(a) Striking him.
(b) Cuckolding him.
(c) Lying to him.
(d) Dishonoring him.

7. What object is Fortune holding in his hand as he talks to Mama from outside her place?
(a) A pot.
(b) A glass.
(c) A bayonet.
(d) A bat.

8. What object does Mama show to Sophie just before she accuses her of stealing?
(a) A raw ruby.
(b) A raw agate.
(c) A raw diamond.
(d) A piece of pyrite.

9. Mama enters the living quarters in Scene 5 and orders which character to sweep the yard?
(a) Salima.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Mr. Harari.

10. Which instrument's sound causes Josephine to dance in a "frenzied" manner, releasing "her anger" and "her pain" (64)?
(a) A piano.
(b) A piccolo.
(c) A drum.
(d) A cello.

11. When Scene 3 of Act Two begins, what kind of weather is occurring outside?
(a) Wind.
(b) Hail.
(c) Sun.
(d) Rain.

12. How does Sophie react to Mama's anger about the stolen money?
(a) She is bitter.
(b) She is terrified.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is offended.

13. Josephine tells Sophie in Scene 5 of Act One that men want what kind of a woman?
(a) Modest.
(b) Complete.
(c) Sexy.
(d) Confident.

14. What does Christian do while he waits for Mama to appear in Scene 6 of Act One?
(a) He cries.
(b) He paces.
(c) He talks to Sophie.
(d) He prays.

15. Who reads aloud from a romance novel in Scene 5 of Act One?
(a) Salima.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christian tells Mama in Scene 6 that which character's dead body had recently been found?

2. Salima leaned down to speak to what type of bird just before she found soldiers looming over her?

3. What action does Sophie take as she tells Salima that Fortune will not leave until he sees her?

4. What action does Mama take after she retrieves her money from Sophie's person?

5. It is revealed in Scene 6 of Act One that which character is the wife of Fortune?

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