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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does Mama repeat the lyric, "The door never closes at Mama's place" (64) at the end of Scene 1 of Act Two?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

2. Salima leaned down to speak to what type of bird just before she found soldiers looming over her?
(a) A peacock.
(b) A dove.
(c) A robin.
(d) A chicken.

3. When Christian enters the bar in Scene 6, he is said to be covered in what substance?
(a) Hay.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Bees.
(d) Grass.

4. Mama tells Sophie that taking what action against Josephine would ensure an attitude adjustment?
(a) Threatening to steal her makeup.
(b) Extorting her.
(c) Smacking her in the mouth.
(d) Blackmailing her.

5. At what time of day does Scene 6 of Act One begin?
(a) Morning.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Evening.

6. Who is standing outside of the bar when Scene 1 of Act Two opens?
(a) Mama.
(b) Mr. Harari.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Fortune.

7. When Mama comes to the doorway in Scene 3 of Act Two, who is standing outside the door?
(a) Simon.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Mr. Harari.
(d) Fortune.

8. Mama tells Christian in Scene 6 of Act One, "I have" how many "girls to feed and a business to run" (56)?
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

9. What was Salima picking in her garden at the time she was abducted by soldiers?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Sprouts.
(c) Beans.
(d) Potatoes.

10. How many soldiers did Salima find standing over her when she finished speaking to a bird?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

11. Mama tells Sophie in Scene 5 of Act One, "I know you better than" (54) what?
(a) Your own grandmother.
(b) Your own mother.
(c) You think.
(d) Myself.

12. For what length of time was Salima held captive in the bush while tied to a tree by her foot?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 1 month.

13. Mama cautions Salima, telling her that if she returns to her village, no one there will take what action?
(a) Help.
(b) Understand.
(c) Listen.
(d) Sympathize.

14. Which element is NOT a part of Salima's story to Sophie about the day of her abduction?
(a) Sweet tomatoes.
(b) A dove.
(c) A clear sky.
(d) A peacock.

15. What action does Mama take immediately after hearing Christian's news in Scene 6 of Act One?
(a) Calls the police.
(b) Pours a whiskey.
(c) Hugs Christian.
(d) Goes to take a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what kind of tree was Salima's infant daughter Beatrice stomped to death by a soldier?

2. Who notifies Mama in Scene 5 of Act One that someone is coming around the bend?

3. Sophie denies Mama's assertion that being 'ruined' causes one's former identity to do what?

4. At what time of day does Scene 5 of Act One begin?

5. Mama asks Salima in Scene 2 of Act Two if she is "strong enough to stomach" what element when she returns to her village?

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