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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?
(a) Not stated.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

3. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) China.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

4. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1941.

5. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Committed.
(c) Charismatic.
(d) Charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.

2. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?

3. In which country did the original story take place?

4. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?

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

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