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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. Who is responsible if the Yoruban world were to fall off course?
(a) The King's Horseman.
(b) The British.
(c) The praise-singer.
(d) The mother of the market.

2. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) Finer cloth.
(b) Fine wine.
(c) A bed of roses.
(d) A prostitute.

3. Which term is used by the women of the market several times while in an argument with Amusa?
(a) My love.
(b) God.
(c) My mother.
(d) My father.

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

5. According to Olunde, what is the greatest art of the British?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Painting.
(c) Survival.
(d) Throwing parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Elesin's feelings toward Olunde's reaction to him?

2. What is a masque, as stated within the text?

3. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

4. Who is in charge of laying Elesin's shrouds?

5. In Yoruban culture, which character must lead the king throughout the afterlife?

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