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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 word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?
(a) Grieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Upset.
(d) Pleased.

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

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

4. What is Elesin doing when he realizes that his last day is almost over?
(a) Singing.
(b) Feasting.
(c) Resting.
(d) Dancing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many deaths occur within the story?

3. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?

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

5. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?

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