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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 warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Women.
(b) Too much food.
(c) Warriors.
(d) The British.

2. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?
(a) "Not I".
(b) "I".
(c) "Please do not take me".
(d) "Not me".

3. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Season of Anatomy.
(b) Equal Seasons.
(c) The Four Seasons.
(d) Season of Colonialism.

4. The music and dance in the British world is ruled by status and _________.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Cultural significance.
(d) Fashion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jane call the scene of splendor as Olunde gestures toward it during their argument?

2. Which word best describes Elesin's feelings toward Olunde's reaction to him?

3. What is the Yoruban term for an ancestral masquerade?

4. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?

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

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