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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. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Happiest.
(b) Cruelest.
(c) Finest.
(d) Greatest.

2. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?
(a) Olohun-iyo.
(b) Elesin.
(c) Amusa.
(d) Iyaloja.

3. In which country did the original story take place?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Somalia.

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

5. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?
(a) Fascination.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Apprehension.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.

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

3. What does Joseph hear in Act 1, Scene 2 that confuses him?

4. What is the author's ethnic background?

5. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

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