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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. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?
(a) The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
(b) During the U.S. occupancy of the Philippines.
(c) World War II.
(d) World War I.

2. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?
(a) He is not.
(b) They are friends.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

3. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?
(a) A praise-singer.
(b) His bride.
(c) His horseman.
(d) His servant.

4. Which genre of literature does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Modernism.
(c) Victorian.
(d) Realism.

5. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) Finer cloth.
(b) Fine wine.
(c) A bed of roses.
(d) A prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of device plays the music in the Pilkings' home in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.

4. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

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

(see the answer key)

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