Ruined Quiz

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 has been physically crippled as a result of being kept as a prisoner / slave.

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 is no longer able to have children because of repeated and/or violent sexual assault.

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

She's hungry because she's pregnant.

She's stealing it because she hates Mama Nadi.

What is the most likely reason Mama Nadi insists that Christian have the drink that Osembenga bought him? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

It's more important for her to keep Osembenga happy than it is for her to respect Christian's reluctance to drink.

She wants to impress Sophie and Salima with how much she can control Osembenga.

She wants to impress Josephine by showing her how much she can control Christian.

It's more important for her to keep Osembenga happy than it is to make sure that Christian only drinks what she wants him to.

What is the most likely reason that, at first glance, Mama Nadi wants to take Sophie into her business instead of Salima? (from Act 1, Scene 1)

Sophie begs to be allowed to stay.

Salima is white.

Salima is heavily pregnant.

Sophie is prettier.