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

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

3. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?
(a) Fine cloth.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Rich food.
(d) Women.

4. What do the women of the market threaten to remove from Amusa if he refuses to leave?
(a) His knickers.
(b) His pants.
(c) His hat.
(d) His coat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?

2. What is the resident concentrating on when he sees the British officers?

3. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.

4. What is a masque, as stated within the text?

5. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.

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