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

2. What is the author's ethnic background?
(a) African.
(b) Colombian.
(c) British.
(d) South American.

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

4. At which setting does the play open?
(a) The palace.
(b) The river.
(c) The British camp.
(d) The marketplace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.

4. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?

5. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?

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