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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In addition to the Yoruban religion, there are several references made to this particular religion throughout the play.
(a) Judaism.
(b) Islam.
(c) Mysticism.
(d) Christianity.

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

4. Who is the Residency's club secretary?
(a) The Resident.
(b) Engleton.
(c) Simon.
(d) Amusa.

5. How many of the king's animals must be killed in order for him to make the transition properly?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

7. Which character is NOT present in the last scene of the play?
(a) Olunde.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Aid-de-camp.
(d) Pilkings.

8. What is the floor of the market covered with after Elesin's wedding?
(a) Velvet.
(b) Silk.
(c) Linen.
(d) Cotton.

9. What is the first name of the aide-de-camp?
(a) George.
(b) Joe.
(c) Bob.
(d) Simon.

10. The Yoruba is a ___________ society, as stated within the text.
(a) Gracious.
(b) Angelic.
(c) Secret.
(d) Complex.

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

12. Which term is used by the women of the market several times while in an argument with Amusa?
(a) My father.
(b) My love.
(c) My mother.
(d) God.

13. What type of transportation does Olunde use to travel home as discussed in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Mail boat.
(b) Ship.
(c) Plane.
(d) WWII medical jet.

14. Where will the ball be taking place?
(a) Outside at the marketplace.
(b) Pilkings' house.
(c) The colonial residency.
(d) Under the stars.

15. Which character does not speak at all during the play?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Elesin's bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes how Amusa is feeling when he arrives at the Yoruban village in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

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

4. What does Pilkings say Olunde is coming to get from Elesin before he leaves?

5. Who is the Master of Death, according to "Death and the king's horseman"?

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