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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elesin doing when he realizes that his last day is almost over?
(a) Singing.
(b) Feasting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Resting.

2. The British had several Yoruban religious practices ______________.
(a) Outlawed.
(b) Under contract.
(c) Within the city limits.
(d) Convicted.

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, Jane discusses how calling holy water "nonsense" would offend whom?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Elesin.
(c) A Roman Catholic.
(d) A Muslim.

5. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?
(a) A masque.
(b) A dance.
(c) A dinner party.
(d) An induction ceremony.

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

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

8. What phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?
(a) The other side.
(b) The underworld.
(c) Heaven.
(d) The other world.

9. The author's note primarily serves to inform all except which of the following?
(a) Readers.
(b) Writers.
(c) Producers.
(d) Directors.

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

11. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?
(a) A bed of roses.
(b) Finer cloth.
(c) Fine wine.
(d) A prostitute.

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

13. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?
(a) Equality.
(b) Similarity.
(c) War.
(d) Power struggle.

14. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?
(a) The Yoruban people.
(b) His children.
(c) The mother of his children.
(d) Himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is portrayed as understanding throughout the play?

2. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?

3. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

4. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?

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

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