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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 does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?
(a) Her own failed marriage.
(b) A baby.
(c) The wedding night.
(d) The young woman's approval.

2. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.
(a) Nothing.
(b) Everything.
(c) The life.
(d) Women.

3. Olunde does not _______________ Elesin when he sees him.
(a) Acknowledge.
(b) Hug.
(c) Mourn.
(d) Cry over.

4. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Ritual murder.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Sinful.

5. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's soul.
(b) A god.
(c) Elesin's best friend.
(d) Elesin's conscience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Elesin's feelings toward Olunde's reaction to him?

2. What is the floor of the market covered with after Elesin's wedding?

3. What is the first name of the aide-de-camp?

4. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?

5. Which character sits beside Elesin's cell?

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