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Why are Sophie's refusal to give in to Osembenga and Mama Nadi's refusal to give in to Christian similar? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Both women are determined to defend themselves and what's left of their own lives.

Both women are determined to defend themselves from the impending conflict, and are testing their personal and moral strength.

Both women are determined to make as much money as they can from the awful situation in which they find themselves.

Both women are on the side of the rebels, and reject Osembenga and Christian because they are on the side of the government.

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.

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

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

She's stealing it to give to Sophie.

She's stealing it because she hates Mama Nadi.

She's hungry because she's pregnant.

In what way is Sophie different from the other "merchandise" Christian brings to Mama Nadi? (from Act 1, Scene 1)

He bought her at an unusually high price, and wants to make sure his investment was worth it.

He bought her at an unusually low price, and wants to share in Mama Nadi's profit in a way neither of them has ever done before.

She is his niece, and he has a personal stake in seeing her taken care of.

She is his niece, and he wants to hide her away somewhere where she can no longer shame the family.

What is the most likely reason that Sophie encourages Salima to go back to The Drunken Soldier? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Sophie wants Salima to keep The Drunken Soldier away from her.

Sophie wants to keep The Drunken Soldier away from Josephine.

Sophie doesn't want Salima to risk being taken away by an angry Mr. Harari.

Sophie doesn't want Salima to risk being kicked out by an angry Mama Nadi.