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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. Who is in charge of laying Elesin's shrouds?
(a) Amusa.
(b) The women of the market.
(c) His new bride.
(d) Iyaloja.

2. What type of device plays the music in the Pilkings' home in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Gramophone.
(b) Piano.
(c) Harpsicord.
(d) Radio.

3. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?
(a) Robo.
(b) Opele.
(c) Etutu.
(d) Alari.

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

5. What is the Yoruban term for a royal drum?
(a) Opele.
(b) Gbedu.
(c) Sigidi.
(d) Egungun.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

2. What is the greatest fear of the Yoruban people?

3. What does Elesin do to Olunde before he leaves for school?

4. Which character is NOT present in the last scene of the play?

5. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?

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