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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 2-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of small town does Scene 1 of Act One begin?
(a) Trading.
(b) Ghost.
(c) Mining.
(d) Tourist.

2. What is the first name of the leader Kisembe, who "holds court" (19) at the beginning of Scene 2 in Act One?
(a) Christian.
(b) John.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Jerome.

3. How much time has passed between Scene 1 and Scene 2 of Act One, according to the stage directions?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 season.
(d) 1 month.

4. What kind of leader is Kisembe said to be in Scene 2 of Act One?
(a) Rebel.
(b) Communist.
(c) Democratic.
(d) Gang.

5. What day does Mama mention when she refers to Old Papa Batunga's passing?
(a) Last Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) The Monday before last.
(d) Last Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Mama when a white man came with a deed and seized her family's land?

2. What significant question does Mama ask Christian after Josephine takes Sophie and Salima out back to get washed up?

3. Rebel Soldier 1 offers Mama a great deal of coltan for the right to speak with which character?

4. Which character does Christian instruct, telling her to avoid making "Mama angry" (18)?

5. With what type of gesture does Christian greet Sophie in Scene 4 of Act One?

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