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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 phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?
(a) The other side.
(b) The other world.
(c) The underworld.
(d) Heaven.

2. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?
(a) Iambic pentameter.
(b) Villanelle.
(c) Heroic couplets.
(d) Free verse.

3. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Olohun-iyo.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Elesin.

4. Where was the author educated?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Africa.
(d) Ireland.

5. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?
(a) Directors.
(b) Readers.
(c) Writers.
(d) Producers.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

2. The masks in Act 1, Scene 2, signify what?

3. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?

4. Where will the ball be taking place?

5. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?

(see the answer key)

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