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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?
(a) A praise-singer.
(b) His bride.
(c) His horseman.
(d) His servant.

2. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Pilkings.
(d) Jane.

3. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.
(a) Misunderstanding.
(b) Confrontation.
(c) Coming together.
(d) Clash.

4. Where was the author educated?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Africa.
(c) France.
(d) England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?

2. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?

3. Which genre of literature does Soyinka's work fall under?

4. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?

5. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?

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