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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 word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?
(a) Grieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Upset.
(d) Pleased.

2. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?
(a) A baby.
(b) The young woman's approval.
(c) Her own failed marriage.
(d) The wedding night.

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

4. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?
(a) Jane.
(b) Pilkings.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Iyaloja.

5. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?
(a) Olunde.
(b) Elesin.
(c) Amusa.
(d) Jane.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, Jane discusses how calling holy water "nonsense" would offend whom?

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

4. Oyo is a _______________.

5. Who is responsible if the Yoruban world were to fall off course?

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