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

2. What does Pilkings believe Elesin's duty to be?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Sinful.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Ritual murder.

3. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?
(a) Olohun-iyo.
(b) Amusa.
(c) Iyaloja.
(d) Elesin.

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

5. Finish the sentence. The British involvement in this story is ______________.
(a) Problematic.
(b) Contradictory.
(c) Destructive.
(d) Incidental.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women of the market gain possession of in their fight with the British officers?

2. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

3. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.

4. The praise singer can be seen as a symbol of ________________.

5. Where do the women of the market claim that the "official business" is happening?

(see the answer key)

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