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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?
(a) The cockerel hides its feathers.
(b) The shedding of the tail.
(c) Wind blows cold from behind.
(d) When the women cover him in damask.

2. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?
(a) Grieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Upset.
(d) Pleased.

3. The masks in Act 1, Scene 2, signify what?
(a) Fear.
(b) The underworld.
(c) Life.
(d) Death.

4. Which character sits beside Elesin's cell?
(a) Olunde.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) Jane.
(d) His bride.

5. Which word best describes Elesin's feelings toward Olunde's reaction to him?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Horrified.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose home does the second scene take place?

2. What is the object that distracts Elesin offstage in Act 1, Scene 1 of the play?

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, Elesin and the praise-singer have a discussion where Elesin compares him to a jealous _______.

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

5. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.

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