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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Pilkings say Olunde is coming to get from Elesin before he leaves?
(a) Elesin's bride.
(b) Elesin's blessing.
(c) Elesin's identity.
(d) He is coming to say goodbye.

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

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

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

7. This is mentioned throughout the text. It is a delicacy of crushed melon seeds.
(a) Lobo.
(b) Egungun.
(c) Robo.
(d) Sigiri.

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

9. How much time has elapsed since Olunde received word of the king's death, as stated in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Two months.
(b) One month.
(c) Three months.
(d) One week.

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

11. What is the greatest fear of the Yoruban people?
(a) That the British will take over their culture.
(b) That Elesin will not die.
(c) The king will be stuck in transition.
(d) That Olunde will not retrun from England.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the Yoruban religion, there are several references made to this particular religion throughout the play.

2. How many shells are there to the soul of a man?

3. What does Jane call the scene of splendor as Olunde gestures toward it during their argument?

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

5. Which type of bird must serve the offering once the death ritual is complete?

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