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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. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?
(a) Slowly.
(b) Large breaks between scenes.
(c) Without interval.
(d) Following the Yoruban time schedule.

2. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Contradictory.
(b) Destructive.
(c) Incidental.
(d) Problematic.

3. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's best friend.
(b) Elesin's soul.
(c) Elesin's conscience.
(d) A god.

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

5. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.
(a) Horseman.
(b) Salvation.
(c) King.
(d) Universe.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which setting does the play open?

2. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?

3. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?

4. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?

5. What is another name for the praise-singer?

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