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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 does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?
(a) "I".
(b) "Not I".
(c) "Not me".
(d) "Please do not take me".

2. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?
(a) Writers.
(b) Producers.
(c) Readers.
(d) Directors.

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

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

5. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?
(a) Jane.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) Pilkings.
(d) Amusa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the praise-singer?

2. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?

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

4. In which country did the original story take place?

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

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