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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. Jane influences Pilkings through ____________.
(a) Instruction.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Intuition.
(d) Fear.

2. Which word best describes how the orchestra in playing during the ball in Act 1, Scene 4, as stated in the text?
(a) Badly.
(b) Loud.
(c) Beautifully.
(d) Ornately.

3. Where was the author educated?
(a) Ireland.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Africa.

4. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?
(a) The Yoruban King.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) Joseph.
(d) The Prince of England.

5. What type of drumming beat signifies death in the Yoruban world?
(a) Steady.
(b) No drumming.
(c) Slow.
(d) Fast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?

2. Which type of musical instrument remains prominent throughout the play?

3. For Olunde and the Yoruban people, seeing Elesin alive means that they are seeing the _____________ of the Yoruban world.

4. Whose help does Olunde ask for when he hears of Pilkings interference?

5. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?

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