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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Amusa give his report to Officer Pilkings?
(a) He sends it in code.
(b) He writes it.
(c) He sends another sergeant.
(d) He tells him.

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

3. What do the women of the market gain possession of in their fight with the British officers?
(a) Money.
(b) Hats.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Batons.

4. In whose home does the second scene take place?
(a) The resident of the prince.
(b) The Pilkings'.
(c) Joseph's.
(d) Amusa's.

5. Which of the following actions is NOT being performed at the beginning of the play?
(a) Cows being milked.
(b) Baskets being carried.
(c) Mats being folded.
(d) Stalls being emptied.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.

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

3. What do the women of the market claim took Olunde away?

4. What do the women of the market threaten to remove from Amusa if he refuses to leave?

5. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?

(see the answer key)

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