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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. Which position is the soldier in that Olunde admires?
(a) Officer.
(b) Foot soldier.
(c) Captain.
(d) Sergeant.

2. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Not stated.
(b) Chains.
(c) Handcuffs.
(d) Poison.

3. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?
(a) At the palace.
(b) At the ball.
(c) The market.
(d) The bridal tent.

4. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Olunde.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Iyaloja.

5. Where does Elesin wish to make the transition?
(a) The market.
(b) His home.
(c) Out in the wilderness.
(d) The palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?

2. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?

3. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?

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

5. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?

(see the answer key)

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