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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. When Mama comes to the doorway in Scene 3 of Act Two, who is standing outside the door?

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

3. Mama tells Sophie that taking what action against Josephine would ensure an attitude adjustment?

4. When Scene 3 of Act Two begins, what kind of weather is occurring outside?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Fortune?

2. Who was Beatrice?

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

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

5. What does Mama tell Fortune in Scene 3 of Act Two as he stands in the pouring rain outside the bar?

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

7. What objects does Mama ask Sophie to fetch at the end of Scene 5 in Act Two and why?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the symbolism of the use of props in the play, including the birdcage, the parrot, the motor scooter, and others.

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the theme of courage within Ruined. What is Nottage’s message regarding courage and how do you know?

Essay Topic 3

What is Nottage's message about the relationship between oppression and brutality within the play Ruined?

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