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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. To which religion does Amusa belong?
(a) Yoruba.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Judaism.

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

3. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 6 months.

4. What do the women of the market gain possession of in their fight with the British officers?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Hats.
(c) Batons.
(d) Money.

5. How much time has elapsed since Olunde received word of the king's death, as stated in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) One week.
(b) One month.
(c) Three months.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?

2. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.

3. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?

4. Who tells Olunde how to find Mr. and Mrs. Pilkings?

5. Who is responsible if the Yoruban world were to fall off course?

(see the answer key)

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