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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. When Christian enters the bar in Scene 6, he is said to be covered in what substance?
(a) Grass.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Bees.
(d) Hay.
2. 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.
3. At what time of day does Scene 5 of Act One begin?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Morning.
(d) Evening.
4. The stage directions note that Scene 2 of Act Two should open with the lights taking what action?
(a) Turning on.
(b) Fading.
(c) Turning off.
(d) Getting brighter.
5. What action does Fortune take just before Christian and Mama take up weapons?
(a) He pulls a knife.
(b) He pulls a gun.
(c) He flips a table.
(d) He shouts.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which former employee who worked for the now-deceased man told Christian the identity of the culprits?
2. Mama tells Salima in Scene 2 of Act Two that her former life is what?
3. Mama tells Christian in Scene 6 of Act One, "I have" how many "girls to feed and a business to run" (56)?
4. Mama enters and says that she needs how many girls to get up and serve the miners?
5. It is revealed in Scene 6 of Act One that which character is the wife of Fortune?
Short Essay Questions
1. What instructions did the police give to Christian when he told them about the pastor's ultimate fate?
2. In what way is the motif of sound equated with life in the play entitled Ruined?
3. How does Sophie respond to Mama's demand to hear her plans for the stolen money?
4. Who is Fortune?
5. What reasons does Salima provide to Sophie when she says she does not know if she can forgive Fortune?
6. In what way is Sophie treated like an outcast, even among the women at Mama's place?
7. In what way is the motif of escape depicted within Scene 1 of Act Two?
8. Which character becomes entranced by the sounds of the drums and is consequently comforted by Sophie in Scene 1 of Act Two?
9. Describe Salima's living conditions during the five months she was held in captivity by soldiers.
10. What objects does Mama ask Sophie to fetch at the end of Scene 5 in Act Two and why?
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