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

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

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

5. Whom does Soyinka blame for the tragedy of the story?
(a) The French.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) The British.
(d) Iyaloja.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.

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

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

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

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

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