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

2. Where was the author educated?
(a) France.
(b) Ireland.
(c) England.
(d) Africa.

3. Which genre of literature does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Realism.
(b) Allegory.
(c) Modernism.
(d) Victorian.

4. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?
(a) Women.
(b) Rich food.
(c) Fine cloth.
(d) Red wine.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.

3. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?

4. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

5. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?

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