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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason Josephine becomes so angry that Salima has been reading her fashion magazine? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Josephine was saving that magazine to share with Sophie, whom she likes more than she likes Salima.

Josephine feels particularly protective of what little she has to call her own.

Josephine is jealous that Sophie is spending so much time with Salima.

Josephine knows Salima has been stealing from Mama Nadi, and is angry that she (Salima) hasn't been sharing the money.

2.

What is the common element between Sophie using the nail polish and Josephine losing her temper? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Neither would happen if Mama Nadi was around.

Both are the result of Mama Nadi giving the women alcohol to drink.

Neither would happen if Christian was around.

Both are the result of Mama Nadi giving the women permission to pick on Salima.

3.

What is the most likely reason that Josephine chooses to stay with Mr. Harari rather than go to Kisembe as he demands? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

She feels safer with him.

She's already been with Kisembe and didn't like the experience.

Kisembe doesn't have as much money.

She supports the government cause and not the rebels.

4.

What is the most likely reason that at the beginning of this scene, Salima is sneaking food? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

She's stealing it to give to Sophie.

She's hungry because she's pregnant.

She's selling the food for money because she wants to leave with Sophie.

She's stealing it because she hates Mama Nadi.

5.

What is the apparent parallel between the letter Sophie receives and developments in the relationship between Mama Nadi and Christian? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Both suggest possiblities that Christian's views of the world have changed.

Both suggest possibilities that Sophie and Mama Nadi can return to the villages where they were raised.

Both suggest possibilities that Sophie and Mama Nadi will be staying where they are.

Both suggest possibilities for new beginnings.

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