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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 literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Stream of consciousness.
(b) Novella.
(c) Drama.
(d) Short story.

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

3. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Olunde.

4. What does Joseph hear in Act 1, Scene 2 that confuses him?
(a) Singing.
(b) Strange instrumentation.
(c) Crying.
(d) Drumming.

5. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Pleased.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?

3. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?

4. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?

5. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

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