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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. Where was the author educated?
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) France.
(d) Africa.

2. What is Elesin doing when he realizes that his last day is almost over?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Feasting.
(d) Resting.

3. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) Religion.
(b) Kingdom.
(c) Character.
(d) City.

4. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Happiest.
(b) Finest.
(c) Greatest.
(d) Cruelest.

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.
(a) Man.
(b) Wife.
(c) Girl.
(d) Officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?

2. What are Jane and Pilkings wearing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.

5. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?

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