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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.
(a) Historical events.
(b) Yoruban myth.
(c) Factual information.
(d) Creation myths of Nigeria.

2. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Pilkings.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Jane.

3. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Handcuffs.
(b) Poison.
(c) Not stated.
(d) Chains.

4. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Charming.
(c) Charismatic.
(d) Committed.

5. How many deaths occur within the story?
(a) 1.
(b) None.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?

2. The characters in the play are _________________.

3. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?

4. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?

5. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?

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