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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the author's ethnic background?
(a) African.
(b) Colombian.
(c) South American.
(d) British.

2. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Jane.

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

4. Which literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Drama.
(b) Novella.
(c) Stream of consciousness.
(d) Short story.

5. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Handcuffs.
(b) Poison.
(c) Chains.
(d) Not stated.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?

2. Oyo is a _______________.

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

4. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?

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

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