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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?
(a) The bridal tent.
(b) The market.
(c) At the ball.
(d) At the palace.

2. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Sinful.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Ritual murder.

3. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?
(a) Fine cloth.
(b) A beautiful woman.
(c) Rich food.
(d) Wine.

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.
(a) Man.
(b) Girl.
(c) Officer.
(d) Wife.

5. How much time has elapsed since Olunde received word of the king's death, as stated in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) One week.
(b) Two months.
(c) Three months.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of formation are the couples in at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

2. In whose home does the second scene take place?

3. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Pilkings steal from Elesin?

5. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?

(see the answer key)

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