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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. Which character in the play would the author, Soyinka, most likely be comparable to?
(a) Elesin.
(b) Jane.
(c) Amusa.
(d) Olunde.

2. "Death and the King's Horseman" is a story of ____________________ rather than British colonization.
(a) Human sacrifice.
(b) A cultural clash.
(c) The love of life.
(d) Human weakness.

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

4. Whom does Soyinka blame for the tragedy of the story?
(a) Elesin Oba.
(b) Iyaloja.
(c) The British.
(d) The French.

5. What does Elesin claim his response will NOT be when death comes for him?
(a) "Not I".
(b) "Please do not take me".
(c) "Not me".
(d) "I".

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Iyaloja's feelings upon hearing that Elesin wishes to take a bride, according to the text?

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

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

4. In which year did the actual occurrence described in the play take place?

5. In regards to time, how should the play be performed?

(see the answer key)

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