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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. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.
(a) Privilege.
(b) Death.
(c) Contempt.
(d) Happiness.

2. The characters in the play are _________________.
(a) Based on Yoruban heros.
(b) Soyinka's creations.
(c) Historical characters.
(d) Metaphorical.

3. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?
(a) Fascination.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Apprehension.
(d) Fear.

4. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Jane.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Amusa.

5. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?
(a) They are friends.
(b) He is not.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal must not be seen without his feathers, as stated by the praise-singer in the last scene of the play?

2. What phrase does Elesin use repeatedly to describe Pilkings?

3. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?

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

5. What type of drumming beat signifies death in the Yoruban world?

(see the answer key)

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