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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women of the market threaten to remove from Amusa if he refuses to leave?
(a) His coat.
(b) His knickers.
(c) His pants.
(d) His hat.

2. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) Finer cloth.
(b) A bed of roses.
(c) Fine wine.
(d) A prostitute.

4. Where is most of the play set?
(a) The marketplace.
(b) The ball.
(c) The cellar.
(d) Elesin's palace.

5. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Incidental.
(b) Contradictory.
(c) Destructive.
(d) Problematic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?

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

3. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

4. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?

5. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?

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