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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sophie's song in Scene 1 of Act Two asserts, "We" take what action "as the world falls apart" (63)?
(a) Cry.
(b) Party.
(c) Dance.
(d) Shout.

2. 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.

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

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

5. Sophie points outs in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune has been outside for how many nights?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

6. Mama cautions Salima, telling her that if she returns to her village, no one there will take what action?
(a) Sympathize.
(b) Help.
(c) Listen.
(d) Understand.

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

8. What was Salima picking in her garden at the time she was abducted by soldiers?
(a) Sprouts.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Beans.
(d) Tomatoes.

9. Which character claims that the pastor's eyes and tongue had been cut out by his murderers?
(a) Salima.
(b) Christian.
(c) Mr. Harari.
(d) Sophie.

10. What action does Mama take after she retrieves her money from Sophie's person?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She tells her to get out.
(c) She drags her toward the door.
(d) She throws her onto the floor.

11. Sophie reveals to Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that she had been intending to use the money for what purpose?
(a) For an operation.
(b) For a horse.
(c) For a dowry.
(d) For a car.

12. The stage directions at the end of Scene 5 indicate that the lights should take what action?
(a) Fade.
(b) Resemble moonlight.
(c) Twinkle.
(d) Get brighter.

13. Which character nurses a beer while watching Sophie and Mama sing in Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) Christian.
(b) Mr. Harari.
(c) Salima.
(d) Fortune.

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

15. Salina says that Fortune, still outside, has always been what?
(a) Proud.
(b) Paranoid.
(c) Patient.
(d) Quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Beatrice die?

2. Who is standing outside of the bar when Scene 1 of Act Two opens?

3. Christian tells Mama that the police had told him to take what action when he called to report the pastor's death?

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

5. Salima is hesitant to talk to Fortune in part because he is not aware of what information?

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