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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. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?
(a) Elesin.
(b) The Prince.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Amusa.

2. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) City.
(b) Religion.
(c) Character.
(d) Kingdom.

3. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?
(a) Large breaks between scenes.
(b) Without interval.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Following the Yoruban time schedule.

4. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.
(a) Confrontation.
(b) Clash.
(c) Misunderstanding.
(d) Coming together.

5. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Too much food.
(b) The British.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's ethnic background?

2. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?

3. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?

4. How many deaths occur within the story?

5. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.

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