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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. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's soul.
(b) Elesin's conscience.
(c) Elesin's best friend.
(d) A god.

2. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?
(a) Red wine.
(b) Fine cloth.
(c) Rich food.
(d) Women.

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

4. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?
(a) His servant.
(b) A praise-singer.
(c) His bride.
(d) His horseman.

5. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) Kingdom.
(b) Character.
(c) Religion.
(d) City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?

2. Finish the quotation by Elesin Oba from Act 1, Scene 1. "This market is my roost. When I come among the women I am a(n) ____________ with a hundred mothers."

3. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

4. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?

5. What is Elesin doing when he realizes that his last day is almost over?

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