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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. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?
(a) Wind blows cold from behind.
(b) The cockerel hides its feathers.
(c) When the women cover him in damask.
(d) The shedding of the tail.

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.
(a) Wife.
(b) Officer.
(c) Man.
(d) Girl.

3. Which genre of literature does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Victorian.
(b) Realism.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Modernism.

4. What is another name for the praise-singer?
(a) Olohun-iyo.
(b) Oba-iyo.
(c) Olohamora.
(d) Elohino-iya.

5. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?
(a) The wedding night.
(b) The young woman's approval.
(c) A baby.
(d) Her own failed marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many deaths occur within the story?

2. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.

3. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

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

5. The characters in the play are _________________.

(see the answer key)

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