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

Short Answer Questions

1. Pilkings believes that Elesin is upset by _____________.

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

3. Where will the ball be taking place?

4. Which type of bird must serve the offering once the death ritual is complete?

5. In addition to the Yoruban religion, there are several references made to this particular religion throughout the play.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What significance does the Marketplace hold for the story? What significance does the Marketplace hold for Elesin Oba in particular? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How do the roles of individualism and altruism work in opposition of one another throughout the play? Explain your reasoning using in-text citations.

Essay Topic 3

How does Elesin Oba rationalize marrying the young girl to the women of the Market? Why does Iyaloja specifically believe marriage is a bad idea for Elesin, considering the journey he must make?

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