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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. How old is the "overly loved" (5) suit worn by Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 10 years.

2. How many young women in total does Mama agree to accept from Christian in Scene 1 of Act One?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

3. What significant question does Mama ask Christian after Josephine takes Sophie and Salima out back to get washed up?
(a) Did you at least tell them this time?
(b) Has either one been pregnant?
(c) Why have you brought them here?
(d) Are they expecting to be paid?

4. What nationality is Mr. Harari, the diamond merchant who frequents Mama's place?
(a) Lebanese.
(b) Peruvian.
(c) Congolese.
(d) Nicaraguan.

5. What element of Sophie's attitude surprises Mama upon their first meeting?
(a) Haughtiness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Shyness.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does Scene 4 of Act One begin?

2. In Scene 4 of Act One, which group is NOT mentioned among the throng of people packing the bar?

3. What language does the parrot featured in the play speak?

4. Christian reminds Mama in Scene 1 that he has not "had a drop of liquor in" how many "years" (7)?

5. Who is dancing for tips from soldiers when Scene 2 of Act One opens?

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