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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. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Fear.
(c) Apprehension.
(d) Fascination.

2. What is the author's ethnic background?
(a) South American.
(b) Colombian.
(c) British.
(d) African.

3. What is the resident concentrating on when he sees the British officers?
(a) The fact that they aren't wearing costumes.
(b) The issue at hand.
(c) Their skin.
(d) Their uniforms.

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

5. "Death and the King's Horseman" is a story of ____________________ rather than British colonization.
(a) Human weakness.
(b) A cultural clash.
(c) The love of life.
(d) Human sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the praise-singer?

2. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?

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

4. What word does Pilkings use to describe Yoruban customs?

5. According to Olunde, the English do not _______________ what they don't understand.

(see the answer key)

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