Death and the King's Horsemen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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Death and the King's Horsemen Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) The Yoruban King.
(d) The Prince of England.

2. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?
(a) His bride.
(b) His servant.
(c) A praise-singer.
(d) His horseman.

3. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1946.
(d) 1941.

4. In whose home does the second scene take place?
(a) Amusa's.
(b) The Pilkings'.
(c) The resident of the prince.
(d) Joseph's.

5. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?
(a) Tango.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Waltz.
(d) Jig.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?

3. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?

4. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?

5. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?

(see the answer key)

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