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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. The music and dance in the British world is ruled by status and _________.
(a) Fashion.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Cultural significance.

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

3. How does Amusa react to the taunting women in the market in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He becomes consumed in anger.
(b) He retreats.
(c) He cries.
(d) He fights.

4. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?
(a) Equality.
(b) Power struggle.
(c) War.
(d) Similarity.

5. Where does Elesin wish to make the transition?
(a) Out in the wilderness.
(b) The palace.
(c) His home.
(d) The market.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oyo was the ____________ kingdom in Nigeria.

2. The characters in the play are _________________.

3. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?

4. What is the author's ethnic background?

5. What type of device plays the music in the Pilkings' home in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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