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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama plan to do with the parrot, according to her comment to Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Train it.
(c) Breed it.
(d) Keep it as a pet.

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

3. Who is Beatrice?
(a) Salima's daughter.
(b) Sophie's daughter.
(c) Salima's sister.
(d) Mama's sister.

4. 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 be held after sex.
(c) To recite a poem.
(d) To have her leave with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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. At what time of day does Scene 4 of Act One begin?

5. What kind of raw gem does Mama show to Mr. Harari in Scene 2 of Act One?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Christian and why is Mama surprised to see him?

2. In what way has Christian struggled with addiction and how do you know?

3. Provide evidence of the bond between Sophie and Salima that has grown since their arrival at Mama's.

4. What is the setting of Scene 3 in Act One and what is significant about Nottage's choice of setting?

5. In what way does the theme of deception enter the narrative in Scene 1 of Act One?

6. What major revelation does Salima share with Sophie in Scene 3 of Act One?

7. What clue about Christian's true nature is revealed on his way out of the bar in Scene 1 of Act One?

8. Who is Jerome Kisembe?

9. Describe Commander Osembenga.

10. What significant event occurred in Mama's life when she was 11 years old and how did it affect the shape of her future goals?

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