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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Iyaloja works to enforce what is good for __________.
(a) Her family.
(b) Women only.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Elesin.

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

3. What is Elesin doing when he realizes that his last day is almost over?
(a) Feasting.
(b) Singing.
(c) Resting.
(d) Dancing.

4. Which genre of literature does Soyinka's work fall under?
(a) Modernism.
(b) Victorian.
(c) Realism.
(d) Allegory.

5. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. The messenger should be denied _______ he asks for.

2. Whom does Soyinka blame for the tragedy of the story?

3. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?

4. According to the praise-singer, what must happen for the fowl to know his true friends?

5. Elesin's love and appreciation for life is ________________ for his community.

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