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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of dance do the British begin with in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Serenade.
(b) Tango.
(c) Marenga.
(d) Waltz.

2. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Mats being folded.
(b) Cows being milked.
(c) Stalls being emptied.
(d) Baskets being carried.

3. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?
(a) Elesin Oba.
(b) Joseph.
(c) The Prince of England.
(d) The Yoruban King.

4. What part of the body must touch the ground one final time before the transition is made?
(a) Hands.
(b) Feet.
(c) Head.
(d) Mouth.

5. What does Elesin claim is the center of his life?
(a) The palace.
(b) His new wife.
(c) Olunde.
(d) The market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elesin do to Olunde before he leaves for school?

2. What is Amusa's character ruled by, as can be seen toward the middle of Act 1, Scene 3?

3. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?

4. Who is the Residency's club secretary?

5. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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