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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. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?
(a) Scold him.
(b) Dance.
(c) Scream.
(d) Cry.

2. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?
(a) Iyaloja's brother.
(b) Elesin.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Iyaloja's son.

3. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) Fine wine.
(b) A bed of roses.
(c) Finer cloth.
(d) A prostitute.

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

5. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.
(a) Her family.
(b) Women only.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Elesin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?

5. In which country did the original story take place?

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