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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?
(a) A dinner party.
(b) A dance.
(c) An induction ceremony.
(d) A masque.

2. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's conscience.
(b) A god.
(c) Elesin's soul.
(d) Elesin's best friend.

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

4. According to Olunde, the English do not _______________ what they don't understand.
(a) Respect.
(b) Attempt to understand.
(c) Obey.
(d) Observe.

5. What type of outfit does Olunde wear?
(a) An ancestral mask.
(b) African robes.
(c) A suit.
(d) Khakis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?

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

3. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.

4. Which word best describes how Amusa is feeling when he arrives at the Yoruban village in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

(see the answer key)

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