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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the body must touch the ground one final time before the transition is made?
(a) Mouth.
(b) Hands.
(c) Feet.
(d) Head.

2. The music and dance in the British world is ruled by status and _________.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Cultural significance.

3. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?
(a) An induction ceremony.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A masque.
(d) A dance.

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.
(a) Officer.
(b) Man.
(c) Wife.
(d) Girl.

5. What is a masque, as stated within the text?
(a) A Yoruban wedding.
(b) A Yoruban death ritual.
(c) A British festival.
(d) Costumed dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?

2. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?

4. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?

5. Where does Elesin wish to make the transition?

(see the answer key)

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