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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many constables does Amusa bring with him to arrest Elesin?

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

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

4. What is a masque, as stated within the text?

5. This is mentioned throughout the text. It is a delicacy of crushed melon seeds.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olunde and Soyinka have many similarities. Compare Soyinka, the author, with Olunde and his character within the book.

Essay Topic 2

What does morality have to do with the decision making process of Pilkings? Explain your reasoning using in-text citations.

Essay Topic 3

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

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