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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?
(a) At the ball.
(b) The market.
(c) The bridal tent.
(d) At the palace.

2. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?
(a) Rich food.
(b) Fine cloth.
(c) Wine.
(d) A beautiful woman.

3. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?
(a) A masque.
(b) A dance.
(c) An induction ceremony.
(d) A dinner party.

4. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) China.

5. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Committed.
(c) Charismatic.
(d) Charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose home does the second scene take place?

2. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.

3. What does "Oba" mean?

4. How does Elesin feel regarding Pilkings helping Olunde go to school?

5. What does Joseph hear in Act 1, Scene 2 that confuses him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Pilkings' associated with Elesin and his family?

2. What is the job of the praise-singer?

3. Where does Elesin choose to make his transition? Why does he choose this place?

4. What does Amusa's note say in the dance of Act 1, Scene 4? Why does Amusa write the note?

5. How is foreshadowing present in the opening scene of the play?

6. How are Pilkings and Elesin alike?

7. What are the fears that rule Amusa's character? Which of the two is greater?

8. What are Jane and Pilkings doing as Act 1, Scene 2 opens and the two are introduced? What are they wearing?

9. What does Elesin confess when Pilkings leaves his cell in Act 1, Scene 5? To whom does he confess this?

10. What information is given about the Yoruba in the author's note?

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