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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 connects Elesin's handcuffs together?
(a) String.
(b) A rope.
(c) A chain.
(d) Nothing.

2. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His home.
(b) Jail.
(c) A restricted cell.
(d) His study.

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

4. Which word best describes how the orchestra in playing during the ball in Act 1, Scene 4, as stated in the text?
(a) Badly.
(b) Beautifully.
(c) Loud.
(d) Ornately.

5. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Greatest.
(b) Happiest.
(c) Cruelest.
(d) Finest.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which religion does Amusa belong?

2. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.

3. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?

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

5. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

(see the answer key)

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