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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. At what time of day does Scene 3 of Act Two begin?
(a) Evening.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) Midnight.

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

3. What color is the kerchief that Mama wears around her neck in Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

4. What is NOT an item Mama mentions as one of the three things she provides for the young women in her care?
(a) Education.
(b) A bed.
(c) Food.
(d) Clothing.

5. The living quarters featured in Scene 3 of Act One are in what location?
(a) Down the road from the bar.
(b) Behind the bar.
(c) Next to the bar.
(d) Above the bar.

Short Answer 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?

2. What type of makeup product does Mama apply to Sophie's face after agreeing to take her in?

3. What term does Salima use to classify her own identity when talking to Sophie?

4. How does Christian finally explain his relationship to Sophie?

5. What day does Mama mention when she refers to Old Papa Batunga's passing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Discuss Nottage's goal for writing and producing Ruined, according to the text's introduction.

5. What special talent does Sophie have?

6. To whom does Mama appear to pledge her allegiance at the beginning of Scene 2 of Act One and why might appearances be deceiving in this case?

7. What two pieces of information about Sophie appear to convince Mama to take her in?

8. For what reason does Mama show her raw diamond to Mr. Harari?

9. What does Sophie say about her past level of education?

10. What is the significance of Mama's query to Christian about whether he had "at least" [told] them this time"?

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