View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Soyinka blame for the tragedy of the story?
(a) Elesin Oba.
(b) The British.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) The French.

2. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Jane.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Elesin.

3. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Handcuffs.
(b) Chains.
(c) Poison.
(d) Not stated.

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

5. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.
(a) Historical events.
(b) Yoruban myth.
(c) Creation myths of Nigeria.
(d) Factual information.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.

2. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

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. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 182 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample