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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. Which literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Stream of consciousness.
(b) Drama.
(c) Short story.
(d) Novella.

2. The characters in the play are _________________.
(a) Historical characters.
(b) Soyinka's creations.
(c) Based on Yoruban heros.
(d) Metaphorical.

3. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Season of Colonialism.
(b) Equal Seasons.
(c) Season of Anatomy.
(d) The Four Seasons.

4. What is proof of the new bride's virginity?
(a) Velvet cloth.
(b) The bridal tent.
(c) White flowers.
(d) A ring.

5. Who joins the praise-singer in his praises of Elesin in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The new bride.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Iyaloja.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amusa's character ruled by, as can be seen toward the middle of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. A parallel can be seen between Pilkings and which other character in the play?

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

4. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?

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