Ruined Quiz

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In the context of the play and its characters, what does "ruined" mean? (from Act 1, Scene 1)

It refers to a woman who has lost her mind as a result of being kept as a prisoner / slave.

It refers to a woman who has been physically crippled as a result of being kept as a prisoner / slave.

It refers to a woman who is no longer able to have children because she has taken a vow of celibacy.

It refers to a woman who is no longer able to have children because of repeated and/or violent sexual assault.

What action from earlier in the play is echoed in Mama Nadi's story about the stone she's keeping for the miner, and why? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Her decision to let Sophie stay: both reveal Mama Nadi's essential compassion.

Her decision to let Salima stay: both reveal her essential greed.

Her insistence that Christian drink: both reveal Mama Nadi's essential greed.

Her insistence on giving Osembenga good treatment: both reveal her manipulative nature.

What is the most likely reason that Fortune has brought Salima an iron pot? (from Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, and 3)

He is suggesting that he wants her to come home and cook for him.

He is suggesting that her family has forgiven her, and wants her to come back to the village and take her place in their home.

He is suggesting that she should be doing the cooking at Mama Nadi's.

He is trying to apologize for being away on the day she was attacked.

What is the most likely reason that Christian lies to Osembenga about who just left the bar? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

He wants to make Osembenga angry.

He knows Mama Nadi supports Kisembe and the rebel cause instead of the government, and doesn't want to make her any angrier than she is.

He doesn't want the situation of the moment to get any worse.

He believes in Kisembe and in the rebel cause, and doesn't want to create trouble for them.

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 will be staying where they are.

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

Both suggest possibilities for new beginnings.