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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. It is revealed in Scene 6 of Act One that which character is the wife of Fortune?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Salima.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Mama.

2. Sophie's song in Scene 1 of Act Two asserts, "We" take what action "as the world falls apart" (63)?
(a) Party.
(b) Dance.
(c) Shout.
(d) Cry.

3. Sophie points outs in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune has been outside for how many nights?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

5. How does Mama comfort Salima when Sophie helps her realize that Salima is hurting?
(a) She gives her money.
(b) She shushes her.
(c) She hugs her.
(d) She kisses her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Beatrice die?

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

3. Salima angrily tells Sophie in Scene 2 of Act Two that Fortune had accused her of taking what action against him?

4. Which character fetches Mama at Christian's request in Scene 6 of Act One?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the cause of the pastor's ultimate fate, according to Christian?

2. Who is Fortune?

3. What is the setting of Scene 5 of Act One?

4. What action does Mama take immediately after accusing Sophie of stealing in Scene 5 of Act One?

5. What does the pot symbolize within the play?

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

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

8. What instructions did the police give to Christian when he told them about the pastor's ultimate fate?

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

10. What is ironic about Nottage's description of Fortune as being "like a centurion guarding the gates" (63)?

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