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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. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Olunde.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Joseph.

2. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Grieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Upset.

3. This term best describes Elesin's reaction/feeling toward Iyaloja's response after Elesin requests a wife.
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Elated.
(d) Jealous.

4. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?
(a) "Not me".
(b) "Please do not take me".
(c) "Not I".
(d) "I".

5. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are friends.
(d) He is not.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elesin do in response to the praise-singer's warnings?

2. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?

3. As stated by the praise-singer in the play, what does a man forget when he approaches a brand new bride?

4. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it that moves Pilkings out to stop Elesin's death ritual?

2. Olunde is inspired by an English captain. Why?

3. What does seeing Elesin alive mean to Olunde?

4. Why does Pilkings believe that Elesin is upset while he is locked in the cellar in Act 1, Scene 5?

5. Why is Elesin annoyed in the opening scenes of the play?

6. Explain what happens when Elesin emerges from the bridal tent.

7. What is the significance of the term, "my mother", in African culture?

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

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

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

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