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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Bolivia.
(d) China.

2. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?
(a) A praise-singer.
(b) His servant.
(c) His bride.
(d) His horseman.

3. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Mats being folded.
(b) Stalls being emptied.
(c) Baskets being carried.
(d) Cows being milked.

4. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Privilege.
(d) Death.

5. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Equal Seasons.
(b) The Four Seasons.
(c) Season of Anatomy.
(d) Season of Colonialism.

Short Answer Questions

1. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.

2. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?

3. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?

4. Whom does Soyinka blame for the tragedy of the story?

5. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.

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