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

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

3. What is Olunde's suicide weapon as stated in the author's note?
(a) Handcuffs.
(b) Not stated.
(c) Poison.
(d) Chains.

4. .The praise-singer could also be seen as _______________.
(a) Elesin's soul.
(b) Elesin's conscience.
(c) A god.
(d) Elesin's best friend.

5. Where does Elesin wish to make the transition?
(a) His home.
(b) The market.
(c) Out in the wilderness.
(d) The palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.

2. What phrase do Elesin and the praise-singer use to describe the afterlife?

3. At which setting does the play open?

4. Jane influences Pilkings through ____________.

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

(see the answer key)

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