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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Yoruban word for a rich, woven cloth?
(a) Etutu.
(b) Alari.
(c) Opele.
(d) Robo.

2. Where will the ball be taking place?
(a) The colonial residency.
(b) Pilkings' house.
(c) Under the stars.
(d) Outside at the marketplace.

3. Who is in charge of laying Elesin's shrouds?
(a) Amusa.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) The women of the market.
(d) His new bride.

4. Which character sits beside Elesin's cell?
(a) Jane.
(b) His bride.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Olunde.

5. What word does Pilkings use to describe Yoruban customs?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Noble.
(c) Barbaric.
(d) Horrific.

Short Answer Questions

1. What connects Elesin's handcuffs together?

2. How many of the king's animals must be killed in order for him to make the transition properly?

3. Which century of dress are the Europeans wearing at the ball, as explained in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

5. According to Olunde, the English do not _______________ what they don't understand.

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