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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. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?
(a) Iyaloja's brother.
(b) Olunde.
(c) Elesin.
(d) Iyaloja's son.

2. What is Elesin doing when he realizes that his last day is almost over?
(a) Feasting.
(b) Resting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

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

4. Who do the women of the market mockingly claim built the road that runs through it in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Joseph's father.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Amusa's father.
(d) Pilkings.

5. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?
(a) The mother of his children.
(b) Himself.
(c) His children.
(d) The Yoruban people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?

2. Where was the author educated?

3. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

4. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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