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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. How many deaths occur within the story?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) None.
(d) 3.

2. In which country did the original story take place?
(a) Somalia.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) Zimbabwe.

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

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

5. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.
(a) Factual information.
(b) Historical events.
(c) Creation myths of Nigeria.
(d) Yoruban myth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oyo is a _______________.

2. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.

3. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?

4. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.

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

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