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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which century of dress are the Europeans wearing at the ball, as explained in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Seventeenth.
(b) Sixteenth.
(c) Eighteenth.
(d) Fifteenth.

2. How does Olunde commit suicide?
(a) Poison.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) Strangles himself.
(d) Not stated.

3. Who performs the ritual sacrifices made for the Yoruban king?
(a) Chief brothers.
(b) The women of the market.
(c) New king.
(d) Elesin Oba.

4. What phrase does Elesin use repeatedly to describe Pilkings?
(a) White one.
(b) White man.
(c) White ghost.
(d) Evil one.

5. What does Pilkings say Olunde is coming to get from Elesin before he leaves?
(a) Elesin's blessing.
(b) He is coming to say goodbye.
(c) Elesin's identity.
(d) Elesin's bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes how Amusa is feeling when he arrives at the Yoruban village in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What does Jane call the scene of splendor as Olunde gestures toward it during their argument?

3. What type of drumming beat signifies death in the Yoruban world?

4. How old is Elesin Oba by the last scene of the play?

5. How many worlds are there in the spirit of the Yoruban race?

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