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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 word best describes Jane's feelings toward the Yoruban traditions and customs, according to the text?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Interested.

2. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's soul.
(b) A god.
(c) Elesin's conscience.
(d) Elesin's best friend.

3. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.
(a) The life.
(b) Everything.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Women.

4. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?
(a) Olohun-iyo.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) Elesin.
(d) Amusa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?

2. Jane influences Pilkings through ____________.

3. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?

4. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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