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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What will ride at the feet of the king's horse in the afterlife?
(a) Dog.
(b) The white man.
(c) Elesin.
(d) Cockerel.

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

5. What does Pilkings steal from Elesin?
(a) His dignity.
(b) His life.
(c) His son.
(d) His bride.

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

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

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

9. According to Olunde, the English do not _______________ what they don't understand.
(a) Respect.
(b) Observe.
(c) Attempt to understand.
(d) Obey.

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

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

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

13. According to Olunde, what is the greatest art of the British?
(a) Painting.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Throwing parties.
(d) Survival.

14. Which word best describes Elesin's feelings toward Olunde's reaction to him?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Angry.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Olunde commit suicide?

3. Which type of formation are the couples in at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

4. The music and dance in the British world is ruled by status and _________.

5. What type of transportation does Olunde use to travel home as discussed in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer keys)

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