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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another name for the praise-singer?
(a) Olohamora.
(b) Oba-iyo.
(c) Elohino-iya.
(d) Olohun-iyo.

2. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Equal Seasons.
(b) Season of Colonialism.
(c) The Four Seasons.
(d) Season of Anatomy.

3. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) He is not.
(c) They are friends.
(d) They are brothers.

4. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?
(a) Cry.
(b) Scream.
(c) Dance.
(d) Scold him.

5. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Stalls being emptied.
(b) Cows being milked.
(c) Mats being folded.
(d) Baskets being carried.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

2. "Death and the King's Horseman" is a story of ____________________ rather than British colonization.

3. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.

4. Where was the author educated?

5. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?

(see the answer key)

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