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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 warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Women.
(b) The British.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Too much food.

2. Which literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Short story.
(b) Novella.
(c) Stream of consciousness.
(d) Drama.

3. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Jane.
(c) Amusa.
(d) Pilkings.

4. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.
(a) Salvation.
(b) King.
(c) Horseman.
(d) Universe.

5. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?
(a) Power struggle.
(b) Similarity.
(c) War.
(d) Equality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?

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

3. Where was the author educated?

4. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?

5. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.

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