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

2. In the author's note, Soyinka states that Elesin Oba is the _____________ in the eyes of the Yoruban people.
(a) Salvation.
(b) Universe.
(c) Horseman.
(d) King.

3. Who is supposed to make an important appearance later in the evening?
(a) Joseph.
(b) The Prince of England.
(c) Elesin Oba.
(d) The Yoruban King.

4. Which character acts as the voice of reason throughout the play?
(a) Jane.
(b) Pilkings.
(c) Olunde.
(d) Iyaloja.

5. What drives the action in the Yoruban world?
(a) Music.
(b) Elesin Oba.
(c) The gods.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is NOT introduced in the first scene of the play?

2. What are Jane and Pilkings wearing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Joseph hear in Act 1, Scene 2 that confuses him?

4. What is it that Elesin craves before his death?

5. Who do the Pilkings speak to for more insight to Amusa's report in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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