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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 is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) Finer cloth.
(b) Fine wine.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) A bed of roses.

2. Olunde admires the self-sacrificial British soldiers of which war?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) World War II.
(d) World War I.

3. Which position is the soldier in that Olunde admires?
(a) Officer.
(b) Captain.
(c) Foot soldier.
(d) Sergeant.

4. At what type of school is Olunde studying?
(a) Education.
(b) Medical.
(c) Law.
(d) Engineering.

5. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?

2. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?

3. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.

5. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?

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