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

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

3. Whose help does Olunde ask for when he hears of Pilkings interference?
(a) Jane.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Joseph.

4. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Olunde.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Elesin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it when Pilkings finally decides to go after Elesin?

2. Which literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?

3. What type of drumming beat signifies death in the Yoruban world?

4. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.

5. What part of the body must touch the ground one final time before the transition is made?

(see the answer key)

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