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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sophie reveals to Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that she had been intending to use the money for what purpose?
(a) For a car.
(b) For a dowry.
(c) For a horse.
(d) For an operation.

2. Which character ends up getting paired off for sex with Rebel Soldier 1 in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Mama.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Salima.

3. Who notifies Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that someone is coming around the bend?
(a) Mr. Harari.
(b) Salima.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Christian.

4. When Sophie meets Mama's eyes and reveals her age, what is it?
(a) 17.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 19.

5. Christian tells Mama that Sophie was "taken with" what type of object and then "left for dead" (12)?
(a) A screwdriver.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A bayonet.
(d) A beer bottle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade of life is Mama Nadi, the madam who runs the brothel at the center of the play?

2. What object does Mama show to Sophie just before she accuses her of stealing?

3. How does Christian finally explain his relationship to Sophie?

4. How many shots does Christian take in quick succession at the end of Scene 4 in Act One?

5. Mama enters the living quarters in Scene 5 and orders which character to sweep the yard?

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