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

2. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?
(a) Sad.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

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

4. Finish the quotation by Elesin Oba from Act 1, Scene 1. "This market is my roost. When I come among the women I am a(n) ____________ with a hundred mothers."
(a) Cockerel.
(b) Man.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Rooster.

5. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.
(a) Faith.
(b) Family.
(c) Soul.
(d) Spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?

2. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?

3. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?

4. What is proof of the new bride's virginity?

5. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?

(see the answer key)

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