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

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

Osembenga is to the rebels as Kisembe is to who, and why? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Kisembe is a member of the government army, in the same way as Osembenga is a member of the rebel army.

Kisembe is a negotiator for the government in the same way as Osembenga is a negotiator for the rebels.

Kisembe is the leader of the government opposition to the rebels, in the same way as Osembenga is the leader of the rebel opposition to the government.

Kisembe is the leader of the opposition to the government, in the same way as Osembenga is the leader of the government opposition to the rebels.

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.

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

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

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

Neither would happen if Christian was around.

Neither would happen if Mama Nadi was around.

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

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