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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Contradictory.
(b) Problematic.
(c) Destructive.
(d) Incidental.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.

3. Where was the author educated?

4. Where is most of the play set?

5. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?

(see the answer key)

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