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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the floor of the market covered with after Elesin's wedding?

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

3. Which type of musical instrument remains prominent throughout the play?

4. What phrase does Elesin use repeatedly to describe Pilkings?

5. What is the first name of the aide-de-camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Fear plays a large part in the motivation of the actions of several people within the play. How does fear motivate the actions of characters within the play? Which characters are motivated by fear?

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