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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. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.
(a) Angry.
(b) Elated.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Jealous.

2. What does Elesin claim is the center of his life?
(a) Olunde.
(b) The market.
(c) His new wife.
(d) The palace.

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

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

5. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?
(a) "Not me".
(b) "I".
(c) "Please do not take me".
(d) "Not I".

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?

2. What do the women of the market carry as they enter Elesin's cell?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?

4. What type of material makes up Elesin's handcuffs?

5. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?

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