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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. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Destructive.
(b) Incidental.
(c) Problematic.
(d) Contradictory.

2. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Pleased.

3. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?
(a) Jig.
(b) Waltz.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Tango.

4. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Jane.
(d) Pilkings.

5. The masks in Act 1, Scene 2, signify what?
(a) Life.
(b) Death.
(c) The underworld.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the ball be taking place?

2. What do the women of the market sing while Elesin begins to make the transition?

3. At which setting does the play open?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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