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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) Religion.
(b) City.
(c) Character.
(d) Kingdom.

2. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Mats being folded.
(b) Cows being milked.
(c) Baskets being carried.
(d) Stalls being emptied.

3. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Cruelest.
(b) Happiest.
(c) Finest.
(d) Greatest.

4. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) A bed of roses.
(b) Finer cloth.
(c) Fine wine.
(d) A prostitute.

5. In which country did the original story take place?
(a) Ethiopia.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Somalia.
(d) Nigeria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?

2. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

3. What is another name for the praise-singer?

4. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?

5. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?

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