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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) The Yoruban King.
(d) The Prince of England.

2. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's conscience.
(b) Elesin's soul.
(c) Elesin's best friend.
(d) A god.

3. The masks in Act 1, Scene 2, signify what?
(a) Fear.
(b) The underworld.
(c) Death.
(d) Life.

4. Olunde does not _______________ Elesin when he sees him.
(a) Mourn.
(b) Hug.
(c) Cry over.
(d) Acknowledge.

5. Olunde admires the self-sacrificial British soldiers of which war?
(a) The War of 1812.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Revolutionary War.
(d) World War II.

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 of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?

3. Which position is the soldier in that Olunde admires?

4. Where is most of the play set?

5. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?

(see the answer key)

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