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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The characters in the play are _________________.
(a) Soyinka's creations.
(b) Historical characters.
(c) Based on Yoruban heros.
(d) Metaphorical.

2. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Family.
(c) Soul.
(d) Faith.

3. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.
(a) Problematic.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Beneficial.

4. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Season of Colonialism.
(b) The Four Seasons.
(c) Season of Anatomy.
(d) Equal Seasons.

5. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Contradictory.
(b) Destructive.
(c) Problematic.
(d) Incidental.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

3. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?

4. What is proof of the new bride's virginity?

5. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.

(see the answer key)

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