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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 dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?
(a) Jig.
(b) Waltz.
(c) Tango.
(d) Charleston.

2. To which religion does Amusa belong?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Yoruba.

3. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Jail.
(b) His study.
(c) A restricted cell.
(d) His home.

4. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?
(a) The Yoruban King.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) Joseph.
(d) The Prince of England.

5. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?
(a) The bridal tent.
(b) The market.
(c) At the palace.
(d) At the ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.

2. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?

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."

4. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

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