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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 5 months.

2. Which term is used by the women of the market several times while in an argument with Amusa?
(a) God.
(b) My mother.
(c) My love.
(d) My father.

3. Who is the Master of Death, according to "Death and the king's horseman"?
(a) Age.
(b) Anger.
(c) Religion.
(d) Memory.

4. In which color is the one who makes the transition dressed, as can be seen in the last scene of the play?
(a) Purple.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

5. What color sash does Elesin Oba wear?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Orange.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. This character is portrayed as being selfish and ignorant of others' cultures.

2. What animal does Elesin use to describe Pilkings' guards?

3. This character is portrayed as being slightly more understanding of Yoruban cultures.

4. What will ride at the feet of the king's horse in the afterlife?

5. Which position is the soldier in that Olunde admires?

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