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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. Sophie tells Salima in Scene 3 of Act One that whenever she sings, she is praying for what?

2. At what time of day does Scene 4 of Act One begin?

3. Christian tells Mama, "The last time I had a drink, I lost" (39) what?

4. What language does the parrot featured in the play speak?

5. Who is Beatrice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant event occurred in Mama's life when she was 11 years old and how did it affect the shape of her future goals?

2. In what setting does the play Ruined take place?

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

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

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

6. Who is Jerome Kisembe?

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

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

9. In what way does the theme of deception enter the narrative in Scene 1 of Act One?

10. Describe Commander Osembenga.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the ways in which the themes of adaptability and resignation appear within Nottage’s play Ruined. What message is Nottage sending about these two themes over the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Ruined and analyze Nottage’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Sophia’s role within the events of the play and explain how her character helps to further develop certain themes that are key to Nottage's piece.

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