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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. Salima angrily tells Sophie in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune had accused her of taking what action against him?
(a) Striking him.
(b) Cuckolding him.
(c) Lying to him.
(d) Dishonoring him.

2. Christian tells Mama that the police had told him to take what action when he called to report the pastor's death?
(a) Bury him.
(b) Touch nothing.
(c) Write a statement.
(d) Do nothing.

3. The stage directions note that Scene 2 of Act Two should open with the lights taking what action?
(a) Fading.
(b) Getting brighter.
(c) Turning on.
(d) Turning off.

4. Which character fetches Mama at Christian's request in Scene 6 of Act One?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Mr. Harari.
(c) Salima.
(d) Sophie.

5. Salima tells Sophie that Fortune had been in town buying what object on the day of her abduction?
(a) An iron.
(b) A crib.
(c) A pot.
(d) A stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama cautions Salima, telling her that if she returns to her village, no one there will take what action?

2. Sophie tells Mama that she keeps her books in what location?

3. Mama enters and says that she needs how many girls to get up and serve the miners?

4. How does Salima react to Mama's claim about Salima's former life?

5. Salima tells Sophie that she had loved Fortune since she was how many years old?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss an instance when Nottage utilizes the motif of animals in order to underscore the brutality of war.

2. What reasons does Salima provide to Sophie when she says she does not know if she can forgive Fortune?

3. What is revealed to be the fate of the missing pastor and who delivers this information?

4. What evidence does the audience receive about Christian's lack of sobriety in Scene 1 of Act Two?

5. In what way is Sophie treated like an outcast, even among the women at Mama's place?

6. What was Beatrice's ultimate fate, according to Salima in Scene 2 of Act Two?

7. Who was Beatrice?

8. In what way is the motif of escape depicted within Scene 1 of Act Two?

9. Who is Fortune?

10. How does Sophie respond to Mama's demand to hear her plans for the stolen money?

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