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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. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1946.

2. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Sinful.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Ritual murder.

3. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) Not stated.

4. What is proof of the new bride's virginity?
(a) Velvet cloth.
(b) White flowers.
(c) A ring.
(d) The bridal tent.

5. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Chains.
(b) Not stated.
(c) Poison.
(d) Handcuffs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?

2. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?

3. Which word best describes Jane's feelings toward the Yoruban traditions and customs, according to the text?

4. What do the women of the market claim took Olunde away?

5. Jane influences Pilkings through ____________.

(see the answer key)

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