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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Cows being milked.
(b) Mats being folded.
(c) Stalls being emptied.
(d) Baskets being carried.

2. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Chains.
(b) Not stated.
(c) Poison.
(d) Handcuffs.

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

4. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.
(a) Problematic.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Beneficial.
(d) Dangerous.

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

7. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?
(a) Heroic couplets.
(b) Iambic pentameter.
(c) Free verse.
(d) Villanelle.

8. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Olunde.
(c) Jane.
(d) Pilkings.

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

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

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

12. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.
(a) Elated.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Jealous.

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

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

15. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.
(a) Confrontation.
(b) Coming together.
(c) Clash.
(d) Misunderstanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT included in things that Elesin loves, as described in the first scene of the play?

2. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?

3. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?

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

5. Jane influences Pilkings through ____________.

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