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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.
(a) Finest.
(b) Happiest.
(c) Cruelest.
(d) Greatest.

2. What does Elesin claim is the center of his life?
(a) Olunde.
(b) The palace.
(c) The market.
(d) His new wife.

3. Who do the women of the market mockingly claim built the road that runs through it in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Pilkings.
(b) Joseph's father.
(c) Amusa's father.
(d) Amusa.

4. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?
(a) A masque.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) An induction ceremony.
(d) A dance.

5. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's conscience.
(b) Elesin's soul.
(c) A god.
(d) Elesin's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soyinka's story is based upon ______.

2. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?

3. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?

4. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.

5. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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