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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Olunde how to find Mr. and Mrs. Pilkings?

2. What is the greatest fear of the Yoruban people?

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

4. How many shells are there to the soul of a man?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does self-sacrifice relate to this story? What can be inferred about the views on self-sacrifice between the two cultures?

Essay Topic 2

How does the idea of cultural relativism play an important role in understanding and interpreting the play?

Essay Topic 3

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

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