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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 is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Handcuffs.
(b) Poison.
(c) Not stated.
(d) Chains.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, Jane discusses how calling holy water "nonsense" would offend whom?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Amusa.
(c) A Roman Catholic.
(d) A Muslim.

3. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?
(a) His children.
(b) Himself.
(c) The Yoruban people.
(d) The mother of his children.

4. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) He is not.
(c) They are friends.
(d) They are brothers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?

2. Olunde admires the self-sacrificial British soldiers of which war?

3. Whom does Elesin want by his side at his death?

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

5. What is the greatest fear of the Yoruban people?

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