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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. Finish the quotation by Elesin Oba from Act 1, Scene 1. "This market is my roost. When I come among the women I am a(n) ____________ with a hundred mothers."
(a) Rooster.
(b) Cockerel.
(c) Man.
(d) Chicken.

2. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 5 months.

3. To which religion does Amusa belong?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Yoruba.

4. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?
(a) Alari.
(b) Etutu.
(c) Opele.
(d) Robo.

5. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?
(a) 5.
(b) Not stated.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

2. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.

3. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.

4. What type of transportation does Olunde use to travel home as discussed in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?

(see the answer key)

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