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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. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.
(a) He will not dress up.
(b) A coat of arms.
(c) A knight.
(d) A court jester.

2. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Sinful.
(d) Ritual murder.

3. What is the first name of the aide-de-camp?
(a) Joe.
(b) Bob.
(c) George.
(d) Simon.

4. To whom is Elesin's new bride betrothed?
(a) Olunde.
(b) Iyaloja's son.
(c) Elesin.
(d) Iyaloja's brother.

5. What type of dance do the British begin with in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Marenga.
(b) Tango.
(c) Serenade.
(d) Waltz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?

2. What is another name for the praise-singer?

3. To which religion does Amusa belong?

4. What does Elesin consider to be model wifely behavior?

5. At what type of school is Olunde studying?

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