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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. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?
(a) Large breaks between scenes.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Following the Yoruban time schedule.
(d) Without interval.

2. In which country did the original story take place?
(a) Ethiopia.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Somalia.

3. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) Character.
(b) Religion.
(c) City.
(d) Kingdom.

4. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.
(a) Coming together.
(b) Confrontation.
(c) Clash.
(d) Misunderstanding.

5. Where does Pilkings instruct Amusa to lock Elesin up in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A restricted cell.
(b) His study.
(c) Jail.
(d) His home.

Short Answer Questions

1. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

2. In what style is the dialogue of the play written?

3. What phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?

4. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

5. What is the author's ethnic background?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Elesin's death useful to the Yoruban people by the end of the story? Why or why not?

2. What does Joseph say when questioned about Elesin's death?

3. What will happen to the king if Elesin fails to make the transition?

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

5. What is Elesin doing when Amusa comes to arrest him?

6. Why is it ironic that Jane cares so much about Elesin's death?

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

8. Which agenda seems the most important to Pilkings in Act 1, Scene 2?

9. What are Elesin's last requests before his death?

10. How are Pilkings and Elesin alike?

(see the answer keys)

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