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

2. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.
(a) Beneficial.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Problematic.
(d) Difficult.

3. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?
(a) Scream.
(b) Dance.
(c) Scold him.
(d) Cry.

4. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?
(a) Sinful.
(b) Ritual murder.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Dangerous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?

2. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.

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

4. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

5. Where is most of the play set?

(see the answer key)

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