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

2. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.
(a) Death.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Privilege.

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

4. What type of transportation does Olunde use to travel home as discussed in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) WWII medical jet.
(b) Ship.
(c) Mail boat.
(d) Plane.

5. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He retreats.
(b) He fights.
(c) He becomes consumed in anger.
(d) He cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time does Pilkings give Amusa to arrest Elesin?

2. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

3. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?

4. What is the greatest fear of the Yoruban people?

5. What do the women of the market carry as they enter Elesin's cell?

(see the answer key)

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