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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?
(a) War.
(b) Equality.
(c) Similarity.
(d) Power struggle.

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

4. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.
(a) King.
(b) Horseman.
(c) Universe.
(d) Salvation.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was the author educated?

4. The characters in the play are _________________.

5. What is the author's ethnic background?

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