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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is NOT mentioned in the description of Commander Osembenga's appearance?
2. In what type of small town does Scene 1 of Act One begin?
3. What action does Sophie take in Scene 2 of Act One in order to soothe Salima after she is bitten by a soldier?
4. What kind of leader is Kisembe said to be in Scene 2 of Act One?
5. What is the first name of the leader Kisembe, who "holds court" (19) at the beginning of Scene 2 in Act One?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reason does Mama show her raw diamond to Mr. Harari?
2. Provide evidence of the bond between Sophie and Salima that has grown since their arrival at Mama's.
3. What event causes Sophie to lose her smile in Scene 1 of Act One?
4. What two pieces of information about Sophie appear to convince Mama to take her in?
5. What transgression does Mama watch Sophie commit in Scene 4 of Act One?
6. What is the setting of Scene 3 in Act One and what is significant about Nottage's choice of setting?
7. In what way does the theme of deception enter the narrative in Scene 1 of Act One?
8. What clue about Christian's true nature is revealed on his way out of the bar in Scene 1 of Act One?
9. Who is Jerome Kisembe?
10. In what way has Christian struggled with addiction and how do you know?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Ruined and analyze Nottage’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Ruined and one of the play's main messages. How does Nottage make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the play?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Nottage’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of Ruined.
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