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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

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. How long ago did the English tragedy mentioned in the play occur?

3. Which character does not speak at all during the play?

4. How does Olunde commit suicide?

5. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Are Elesin's character traits problematic for the role he must play in the universe of the Yoruban people? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Pilkings and Elesin are similar in many more ways than are directly visible to either of them. Explain the similarities that lie between Elesin and Pilkings and postulate as to why Soyinka would have chosen to add that particular element to the story.

Essay Topic 3

Which events of the play are set in a public place? Why does Soyinka do this?

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