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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) Shout.
(b) Cry.
(c) Party.
(d) Dance.

2. The song Sophie sings at the beginning of Scene 1 of Act Two states that villages take what action "as soldiers grow bolder" (63)?
(a) Flourish.
(b) Change.
(c) Slide.
(d) Die.

3. Who notifies Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that someone is coming around the bend?
(a) Mr. Harari.
(b) Christian.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Salima.

4. For what length of time was Salima held captive in the bush while tied to a tree by her foot?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 3 weeks.

5. 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 pulls a knife.
(d) He shouts.

6. Mama tells Salima in Scene 2 of Act Two that her former life is what?
(a) A gaping hole.
(b) Acid.
(c) Vapor.
(d) Gone.

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

8. At what time of day does Scene 6 of Act One begin?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Evening.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Morning.

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

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

11. From what location does Mama retrieve stolen money hidden on Sophie's person?
(a) In Sophie's kerchief.
(b) In Sophie's shirt.
(c) In Sophie's sock..
(d) In Sophie's shoe.

12. 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.

13. How many times does Mama repeat the lyric, "The door never closes at Mama's place" (64) at the end of Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama tells Sophie that taking what action against Josephine would ensure an attitude adjustment?

2. Which former employee who worked for the now-deceased man told Christian the identity of the culprits?

3. What does Mama offer to Christian in Scene 6 that he subsequently refuses?

4. What action does Mama take immediately after hearing Christian's news in Scene 6 of Act One?

5. How does Sophie react to Mama's anger about the stolen money?

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