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

2. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?
(a) Angry.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Upset.
(d) Grieved.

3. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?
(a) Scream.
(b) Dance.
(c) Cry.
(d) Scold him.

4. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?
(a) They are friends.
(b) He is not.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are brothers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?

2. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?

3. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?

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

5. In which country did the original story take place?

(see the answer key)

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