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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. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?
(a) Himself.
(b) The Yoruban people.
(c) The mother of his children.
(d) His children.

2. What does Joseph hear in Act 1, Scene 2 that confuses him?
(a) Strange instrumentation.
(b) Drumming.
(c) Singing.
(d) Crying.

3. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?
(a) Charming.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Charismatic.
(d) Committed.

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

5. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?
(a) Jane.
(b) Pilkings.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Olunde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.

3. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?

4. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

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

(see the answer key)

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