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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. At what type of school is Olunde studying?
(a) Law.
(b) Medical.
(c) Education.
(d) Engineering.

2. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.
(a) Privilege.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Contempt.
(d) Death.

3. What does "Oba" mean?
(a) Servant.
(b) King.
(c) Prince.
(d) Chosen one.

4. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?
(a) He tells him.
(b) He sends it in code.
(c) He writes it.
(d) He sends another sergeant.

5. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.
(a) Women only.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Her family.
(d) Elesin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes how the orchestra in playing during the ball in Act 1, Scene 4, as stated in the text?

2. What is another name for the praise-singer?

3. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?

4. What does Elesin claim is the center of his life?

5. What type of device plays the music in the Pilkings' home in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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