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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. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?
(a) Readers.
(b) Producers.
(c) Directors.
(d) Writers.

2. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?
(a) Heroic couplets.
(b) Iambic pentameter.
(c) Villanelle.
(d) Free verse.

3. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.
(a) Angry.
(b) Elated.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Jealous.

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

5. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.
(a) Death.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Privilege.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

3. What does "Oba" mean?

4. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

5. At which setting does the play open?

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