Ruined Quiz

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What is the likely significance of the parrot "raising hell" at the end of the scene? (from Act 1, Scene 6)

The caged parrot represents imprisonment: its shouting at the end of the act represents the desperation of the characters to be free.

The caged parrot represents imprisonment: its shouting at the end of the act represents Mama Nadi's desire to be free of the women who cost are costing her money.

The uncaged parrot represents anger: its shouting at the end of the act echoes Mama Nadi's anger at Salima for stealing food.

The uncaged parrot represents freedom: its shouting at the end of the act represents the desperation of the characters to be free.

When Mama Nadi tells Fortune that "the woman he is looking for" is not at the bar, in one way she is telling a lie. In what way might she also be telling the truth? (from Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, and 3)

Mama Nadi is suggesting that the Salima Fortune remembers as a good wife and mother is now a ruined woman and no longer worthy of his love.

Mama Nadi is suggesting that the Salima that used to be a good wife and mother to Fortune is now a good wife and mother to someone else.

Mama Nadi is suggesting that the Salima that once loved Fortune and wanted him has changed beyond recognition.

Mama Nadi is suggesting that Salima was lying to Fortune during their marriage, and that she never loved him at all.

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.

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 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.

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

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)

Salima is white.

Salima is heavily pregnant.

Sophie begs to be allowed to stay.

Sophie is prettier.