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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. In which country did the original story take place?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Somalia.
(d) Ethiopia.

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

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

4. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.
(a) Women.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The life.
(d) Everything.

5. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1943.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the author's ethnic background?

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

4. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?

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

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