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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the quotation by Elesin Oba from Act 1, Scene 1. "This market is my roost. When I come among the women I am a(n) ____________ with a hundred mothers."
(a) Chicken.
(b) Rooster.
(c) Man.
(d) Cockerel.

2. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?
(a) World War II.
(b) The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
(c) World War I.
(d) During the U.S. occupancy of the Philippines.

3. What is proof of the new bride's virginity?
(a) A ring.
(b) White flowers.
(c) Velvet cloth.
(d) The bridal tent.

4. What does Joseph hear in Act 1, Scene 2 that confuses him?
(a) Drumming.
(b) Crying.
(c) Singing.
(d) Strange instrumentation.

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

6. What is another name for the praise-singer?
(a) Oba-iyo.
(b) Olohamora.
(c) Olohun-iyo.
(d) Elohino-iya.

7. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) China.

8. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?
(a) Fine cloth.
(b) Rich food.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Women.

9. Whom does Elesin want by his side at his death?
(a) His son.
(b) His wife.
(c) The praise-singer.
(d) Iyaloja.

10. How many years has Olunde been in school thus far, as stated within the conversation in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

11. "Death and the King's Horseman" is a story of ____________________ rather than British colonization.
(a) Human sacrifice.
(b) The love of life.
(c) A cultural clash.
(d) Human weakness.

12. In whose home does the second scene take place?
(a) The resident of the prince.
(b) The Pilkings'.
(c) Amusa's.
(d) Joseph's.

13. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Upset.
(c) Angry.
(d) Grieved.

14. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.
(a) Everyone.
(b) Elesin.
(c) Her family.
(d) Women only.

15. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

2. What do the women of the market threaten to remove from Amusa if he refuses to leave?

3. What does Elesin claim is the center of his life?

4. What do the women of the market claim took Olunde away?

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

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