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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oyo is a _______________.
(a) Religion.
(b) City.
(c) Kingdom.
(d) Character.

2. The author states that this story illustrates a ____________________ between two cultures.
(a) Coming together.
(b) Confrontation.
(c) Misunderstanding.
(d) Clash.

3. What is the author's ethnic background?
(a) South American.
(b) British.
(c) Colombian.
(d) African.

4. During what major event did Soyinka decide to set her play around?
(a) World War I.
(b) The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
(c) During the U.S. occupancy of the Philippines.
(d) World War II.

5. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Elesin's character?
(a) Charming.
(b) Committed.
(c) Charismatic.
(d) Selfish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which country did the original story take place?

3. In what way is Amusa related to Elesin?

4. Which other nationality has also done an adaptation of this play by medium of film, as explained in the author's note?

5. Which literary medium does Soyinka's work fall under?

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