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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. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Olohun-iyo.
(d) Elesin.

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

3. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?
(a) Iambic pentameter.
(b) Villanelle.
(c) Free verse.
(d) Heroic couplets.

4. How many deaths occur within the story?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) None.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?

2. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?

3. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

4. Who is responsible if the Yoruban world were to fall off course?

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

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