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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. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.
(a) A knight.
(b) He will not dress up.
(c) A court jester.
(d) A coat of arms.

2. What connects Elesin's handcuffs together?
(a) String.
(b) A chain.
(c) A rope.
(d) Nothing.

3. What is a masque, as stated within the text?
(a) A British festival.
(b) Costumed dance.
(c) A Yoruban wedding.
(d) A Yoruban death ritual.

4. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) China.

5. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Olohun-iyo.
(c) Elesin.
(d) Iyaloja.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amusa's character ruled by, as can be seen toward the middle of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?

3. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?

4. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?

5. Which dance do Jane and Pilkings dance to in the second scene of the play?

(see the answer key)

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