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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. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?
(a) He sends another sergeant.
(b) He writes it.
(c) He sends it in code.
(d) He tells him.

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

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

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

5. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?
(a) Elesin Oba.
(b) Music.
(c) The gods.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?

2. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

3. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?

4. Who is in charge of laying Elesin's shrouds?

5. To which religion does Amusa belong?

(see the answer key)

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