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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?
(a) A praise-singer.
(b) His servant.
(c) His bride.
(d) His horseman.

2. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?
(a) Iambic pentameter.
(b) Free verse.
(c) Villanelle.
(d) Heroic couplets.

3. Olunde does not _______________ Elesin when he sees him.
(a) Mourn.
(b) Acknowledge.
(c) Cry over.
(d) Hug.

4. What is the resident concentrating on when he sees the British officers?
(a) Their uniforms.
(b) The fact that they aren't wearing costumes.
(c) Their skin.
(d) The issue at hand.

5. What do the women of the market threaten to remove from Amusa if he refuses to leave?
(a) His hat.
(b) His coat.
(c) His knickers.
(d) His pants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?

3. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

4. The drum heard in Act 1, Scene 3 signifies that the king's _____________ has been killed.

5. What phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?

(see the answer key)

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