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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. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.
(a) Beneficial.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Problematic.
(d) Difficult.

2. Jane influences Pilkings through ____________.
(a) Intuition.
(b) Instruction.
(c) Flattery.
(d) Fear.

3. Where does Elesin wish to make the transition?
(a) Out in the wilderness.
(b) The palace.
(c) The market.
(d) His home.

4. What does "Oba" mean?
(a) Chosen one.
(b) Servant.
(c) King.
(d) Prince.

5. What do the women of the market gain possession of in their fight with the British officers?
(a) Money.
(b) Hats.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Batons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?

3. Which genre of literature does Soyinka's work fall under?

4. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?

5. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?

(see the answer key)

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