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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Olunde admires the self-sacrificial British soldiers of which war?
(a) World War I.
(b) The War of 1812.
(c) The Revolutionary War.
(d) World War II.

2. How does Olunde commit suicide?
(a) Not stated.
(b) Poison.
(c) Strangles himself.
(d) He doesn't.

3. What animal must not be seen without his feathers, as stated by the praise-singer in the last scene of the play?
(a) Cockerel.
(b) Not-I bird.
(c) Peacock.
(d) Pigeon.

4. Who must Elesin Oba tell if he believes he is not able to make the transition?
(a) The king's horse.
(b) The praise-singer.
(c) The king's dog.
(d) The praise-singer's horse.

5. Which character sits beside Elesin's cell?
(a) Iyaloja.
(b) Olunde.
(c) Jane.
(d) His bride.

6. What color sash does Elesin Oba wear?
(a) Orange.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

7. Pilkings believes that Elesin is upset by _____________.
(a) His own failure to transition.
(b) Olunde's reaction.
(c) His bride.
(d) Pilkings' interference.

8. Which word best describes how the orchestra in playing during the ball in Act 1, Scene 4, as stated in the text?
(a) Beautifully.
(b) Ornately.
(c) Badly.
(d) Loud.

9. This character is portrayed as being slightly more understanding of Yoruban cultures.
(a) Jane.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Pilkings.

10. What type of material makes up Elesin's handcuffs?
(a) Steel.
(b) Iron.
(c) Lead.
(d) Silver.

11. What is a masque, as stated within the text?
(a) A British festival.
(b) A Yoruban wedding.
(c) Costumed dance.
(d) A Yoruban death ritual.

12. Who tells Olunde how to find Mr. and Mrs. Pilkings?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) No one.
(d) Amusa.

13. Throughout the play there is a correlation between the death of the power of religion as well as the death of __________.
(a) Ritual.
(b) The young.
(c) Faith.
(d) Culture.

14. What time is it when Pilkings finally decides to go after Elesin?
(a) 11:00 pm.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 10:00 pm.
(d) 9:00 pm.

15. Who is in charge of laying Elesin's shrouds?
(a) His new bride.
(b) The women of the market.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Amusa.

Short Answer Questions

1. This is mentioned throughout the text. It is a delicacy of crushed melon seeds.

2. According to Elesin Oba, he is the master of what?

3. What animal does Elesin use to describe Pilkings' guards?

4. What do the women of the market carry as they enter Elesin's cell?

5. What type of dance do the British begin with in Act 1, Scene 4?

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