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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The drum heard in Act 1, Scene 3 signifies that the king's _____________ has been killed.
(a) Dog.
(b) Horse.
(c) Wife.
(d) Cat.

2. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?
(a) Opele.
(b) Etutu.
(c) Alari.
(d) Robo.

3. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?
(a) Fascination.
(b) Apprehension.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Fear.

4. What does Elesin do to Olunde before he leaves for school?
(a) Disowned him.
(b) Asked him to return soon.
(c) Hugged him tightly and said goodbye.
(d) Wished him luck.

5. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He cries.
(b) He retreats.
(c) He fights.
(d) He becomes consumed in anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose help does Olunde ask for when he hears of Pilkings interference?

2. Which character does not speak at all during the play?

3. What time is it when Pilkings finally decides to go after Elesin?

4. What do the women of the market sing while Elesin begins to make the transition?

5. What is the Yoruban term for an ancestral masquerade?

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