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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. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) Kingdom.
(b) Religion.
(c) City.
(d) Character.

2. What is the author's ethnic background?
(a) British.
(b) Colombian.
(c) African.
(d) South American.

3. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He retreats.
(b) He fights.
(c) He cries.
(d) He becomes consumed in anger.

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

5. "Death and the King's Horseman" is a story of ____________________ rather than British colonization.
(a) Human sacrifice.
(b) The love of life.
(c) A cultural clash.
(d) Human weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which religion does Amusa belong?

2. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?

3. What time is it when Pilkings finally decides to go after Elesin?

4. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

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

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