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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. What is another name for the praise-singer?
(a) Olohamora.
(b) Elohino-iya.
(c) Olohun-iyo.
(d) Oba-iyo.

2. What phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?
(a) The other side.
(b) The underworld.
(c) The other world.
(d) Heaven.

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

4. What type of device plays the music in the Pilkings' home in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Piano.
(b) Harpsicord.
(c) Gramophone.
(d) Radio.

5. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?
(a) He writes it.
(b) He sends it in code.
(c) He tells him.
(d) He sends another sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose home does the second scene take place?

2. To which religion does Amusa belong?

3. How many deaths occur within the story?

4. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

5. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?

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