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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 other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) China.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) Bolivia.

2. "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.

3. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?
(a) Free verse.
(b) Villanelle.
(c) Heroic couplets.
(d) Iambic pentameter.

4. Where is most of the play set?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) Elesin's palace.
(d) The ball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?

2. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.

3. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?

4. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?

5. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

(see the answer key)

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