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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The masks in Act 1, Scene 2, signify what?
(a) Life.
(b) Fear.
(c) The underworld.
(d) Death.

2. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Angry.

3. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Warriors.
(b) The British.
(c) Women.
(d) Too much food.

4. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Faith.
(c) Soul.
(d) Family.

5. Who is in charge of laying Elesin's shrouds?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) The women of the market.
(d) His new bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.

2. Oyo is a _______________.

3. Which word best describes how Amusa is feeling when he arrives at the Yoruban village in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Olunde does not _______________ Elesin when he sees him.

5. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?

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