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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the resident concentrating on when he sees the British officers?
(a) The fact that they aren't wearing costumes.
(b) The issue at hand.
(c) Their uniforms.
(d) Their skin.

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

3. What is Amusa's character ruled by, as can be seen toward the middle of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Pain.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Humiliation.

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

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

6. What type of dance do the British begin with in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Serenade.
(b) Tango.
(c) Marenga.
(d) Waltz.

7. The music and dance in the British world is ruled by status and _________.
(a) Tradition.
(b) Fashion.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Cultural significance.

8. What does Elesin do to Olunde before he leaves for school?
(a) Hugged him tightly and said goodbye.
(b) Wished him luck.
(c) Disowned him.
(d) Asked him to return soon.

9. Who performs the ritual sacrifices made for the Yoruban king?
(a) New king.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) Chief brothers.
(d) The women of the market.

10. Which type of musical instrument remains prominent throughout the play?
(a) Mbira.
(b) Bass.
(c) Piano.
(d) Drum.

11. Finish the quotation stated by Jane in Act 1, Scene 4. "The kind of person you feel should be a poet munching _____________ in Bloomsbury".
(a) Rose petals.
(b) Rosemary.
(c) Fish and chips.
(d) Chocolates.

12. Who sits inside Elesin's cell with him?
(a) His bride.
(b) Pilkings.
(c) Two guards.
(d) Amusa.

13. How many constables does Amusa bring with him to arrest Elesin?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

14. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?
(a) Alari.
(b) Robo.
(c) Etutu.
(d) Opele.

15. The drum heard in Act 1, Scene 3 signifies that the king's _____________ has been killed.
(a) Dog.
(b) Horse.
(c) Wife.
(d) Cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. This character is portrayed as being selfish and ignorant of others' cultures.

2. What type of outfit does Olunde wear?

3. How many worlds are there in the spirit of the Yoruban race?

4. How old is Elesin Oba by the last scene of the play?

5. Which term is used by the women of the market several times while in an argument with Amusa?

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