4. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?
(a) Himself.
(b) His children.
(c) The mother of his children.
(d) The Yoruban people.

5. "Death and the King's Horseman" is a story of ____________________ rather than British colonization.
(a) Human sacrifice.
(b) Human weakness.
(c) The love of life.
(d) A cultural clash.

6. Which word best describes Jane's feelings toward the Yoruban traditions and customs, according to the text?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Interested.

7. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

8. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?
(a) Sad.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

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

10. Which literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Novella.
(b) Stream of consciousness.
(c) Short story.
(d) Drama.

11. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?
(a) Wind blows cold from behind.
(b) The shedding of the tail.
(c) The cockerel hides its feathers.
(d) When the women cover him in damask.

12. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Baskets being carried.
(b) Stalls being emptied.
(c) Mats being folded.
(d) Cows being milked.

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

14. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?
(a) Wine.
(b) A beautiful woman.
(c) Fine cloth.
(d) Rich food.

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