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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shells are there to the soul of a man?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Finest.
(b) Greatest.
(c) Cruelest.
(d) Happiest.

3. What is the floor of the market covered with after Elesin's wedding?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Velvet.
(c) Linen.
(d) Silk.

4. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?
(a) Fine cloth.
(b) Rich food.
(c) A beautiful woman.
(d) Wine.

5. What animal does Elesin use to describe Pilkings' guards?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Serpents.
(c) Frogs.
(d) Lizards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which century of dress are the Europeans wearing at the ball, as explained in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What type of transportation does Olunde use to travel home as discussed in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. Olunde does not _______________ Elesin when he sees him.

4. The Yoruba is a ___________ society, as stated within the text.

5. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.

(see the answer key)

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