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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?
(a) He sends it in code.
(b) He tells him.
(c) He writes it.
(d) He sends another sergeant.

2. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?
(a) Charismatic.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Charming.
(d) Committed.

3. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Cruelest.
(b) Greatest.
(c) Finest.
(d) Happiest.

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

5. To which religion does Amusa belong?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Yoruba.
(d) Judaism.

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

7. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.
(a) Everything.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The life.
(d) Women.

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

9. Whom does Soyinka blame for the tragedy of the story?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) The French.
(d) The British.

10. What do the women of the market gain possession of in their fight with the British officers?
(a) Money.
(b) Hats.
(c) Batons.
(d) Weapons.

11. What is the author's ethnic background?
(a) British.
(b) African.
(c) Colombian.
(d) South American.

12. At what type of school is Olunde studying?
(a) Education.
(b) Law.
(c) Medical.
(d) Engineering.

13. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?
(a) Fine cloth.
(b) Wine.
(c) Rich food.
(d) A beautiful woman.

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

15. How many kingdoms are the Yoruba divided into?
(a) 6.
(b) Not stated.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.

2. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?

3. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?

4. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.

5. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

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