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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. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) A bed of roses.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) Fine wine.
(d) Finer cloth.

2. Whom does Elesin want by his side at his death?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) The praise-singer.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

3. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Destructive.
(b) Problematic.
(c) Contradictory.
(d) Incidental.

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

5. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Women.
(b) Warriors.
(c) The British.
(d) Too much food.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

3. To which religion does Amusa belong?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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