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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. Where does Elesin wish to make the transition?
(a) His home.
(b) Out in the wilderness.
(c) The market.
(d) The palace.

2. What do the women of the market gain possession of in their fight with the British officers?
(a) Hats.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Money.
(d) Batons.

3. 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) Chicken.
(b) Man.
(c) Rooster.
(d) Cockerel.

4. At what type of school is Olunde studying?
(a) Medical.
(b) Engineering.
(c) Law.
(d) Education.

5. How many deaths occur within the story?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?

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 does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?

4. What do the women of the market threaten to remove from Amusa if he refuses to leave?

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

(see the answer key)

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