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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 greatest fear of the Yoruban people?

2. What does Pilkings steal from Elesin?

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

4. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.

5. Which word best describes how Amusa is feeling when he arrives at the Yoruban village in Act 1, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The role of women within the story is very muted, except for Iyaloja, who plays a critical role in the play as the voice of reason. What does the play suggest about the women's roles in each culture? How does Iyaloja's role deviate from the typical social construct of the time?

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