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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) England.
(b) Africa.
(c) France.
(d) Ireland.

2. In which country did the original story take place?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Somalia.
(d) Ethiopia.

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

4. The characters in the play are _________________.
(a) Metaphorical.
(b) Based on Yoruban heros.
(c) Soyinka's creations.
(d) Historical characters.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.

4. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?

5. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?

(see the answer key)

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