View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which religion does Amusa belong?
(a) Yoruba.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Judaism.

2. Where will the ball be taking place?
(a) Under the stars.
(b) Pilkings' house.
(c) Outside at the marketplace.
(d) The colonial residency.

3. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?
(a) The market.
(b) The bridal tent.
(c) At the palace.
(d) At the ball.

4. What is the greatest fear of the Yoruban people?
(a) That Olunde will not retrun from England.
(b) That Elesin will not die.
(c) The king will be stuck in transition.
(d) That the British will take over their culture.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?

2. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?

3. The characters in the play are _________________.

4. How much time has elapsed since Olunde received word of the king's death, as stated in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 213 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample