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

2. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.
(a) Confrontation.
(b) Clash.
(c) Misunderstanding.
(d) Coming together.

3. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.
(a) Historical events.
(b) Creation myths of Nigeria.
(c) Factual information.
(d) Yoruban myth.

4. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Jail.
(b) His study.
(c) His home.
(d) A restricted cell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?

2. For Olunde and the Yoruban people, seeing Elesin alive means that they are seeing the _____________ of the Yoruban world.

3. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?

4. What does Iyaloja focus on with Elesin's request for a young wife?

5. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?

(see the answer key)

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