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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He fights.
(b) He cries.
(c) He retreats.
(d) He becomes consumed in anger.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Elesin consider to be model wifely behavior?
(a) Speaking in defense of her husband.
(b) Love.
(c) Silence.
(d) Caring for children.

6. What does Jane call the scene of splendor as Olunde gestures toward it during their argument?
(a) Decadence.
(b) Life.
(c) Therapy.
(d) Beauty.

7. 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.

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

9. How old is Elesin Oba by the last scene of the play?
(a) Not stated.
(b) 60.
(c) 40.
(d) 50.

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

11. This character is portrayed as being selfish and ignorant of others' cultures.
(a) Pilkings.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Jane.
(d) Bob.

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

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

14. What do the women of the market carry as they enter Elesin's cell?
(a) A pyre.
(b) Olunde.
(c) A coffin.
(d) Amusa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.

2. According to Yoruban custom, who is not supposed to travel away from Yoruban land?

3. Which word best describes Elesin's feelings toward Olunde's reaction to him?

4. What is the resident concentrating on when he sees the British officers?

5. What does Pilkings steal from Elesin?

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