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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which type of bird must serve the offering once the death ritual is complete?
(a) Cockerel.
(b) Not-I bird.
(c) Albatross.
(d) Pigeon.

5. Which word best describes Olunde's reaction to his father's death?
(a) Sad.
(b) Upset.
(c) Angry.
(d) Calm.

6. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 1 year.

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

8. 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.

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

10. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.
(a) A court jester.
(b) He will not dress up.
(c) A coat of arms.
(d) A knight.

11. Which century of dress are the Europeans wearing at the ball, as explained in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Fifteenth.
(b) Seventeenth.
(c) Sixteenth.
(d) Eighteenth.

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

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

14. Which position is the soldier in that Olunde admires?
(a) Officer.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Foot soldier.
(d) Captain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Olunde admires the self-sacrificial British soldiers of which war?

2. What word does Pilkings use to describe Yoruban customs?

3. What phrase does Elesin use repeatedly to describe Pilkings?

4. Who joins the praise-singer in his praises of Elesin in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. How many constables does Amusa bring with him to arrest Elesin?

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