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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. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Season of Anatomy.
(b) Season of Colonialism.
(c) Equal Seasons.
(d) The Four Seasons.

2. For Olunde and the Yoruban people, seeing Elesin alive means that they are seeing the _____________ of the Yoruban world.
(a) King.
(b) Savior.
(c) Destroyer.
(d) Greatest miracle.

3. What do the women of the market sing while Elesin begins to make the transition?
(a) A dirge.
(b) They don't sing at all.
(c) A wedding song.
(d) A hymn.

4. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1943.

5. According to Olunde, the English do not _______________ what they don't understand.
(a) Obey.
(b) Observe.
(c) Respect.
(d) Attempt to understand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the ball be taking place?

2. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.

3. Where was the author educated?

4. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?

5. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?

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