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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women of the market claim took Olunde away?
(a) The British.
(b) The ocean.
(c) A ship.
(d) The gods.

2. What is the resident concentrating on when he sees the British officers?
(a) The fact that they aren't wearing costumes.
(b) The issue at hand.
(c) Their uniforms.
(d) Their skin.

3. Elesin refers to the market place as his home of _____________.
(a) Soul.
(b) Faith.
(c) Family.
(d) Spirit.

4. What is the name of Soyinka's novel as stated in the author's note?
(a) Equal Seasons.
(b) Season of Anatomy.
(c) The Four Seasons.
(d) Season of Colonialism.

5. The praise-singer warns Elesin about being spoiled by what, at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The British.
(b) Too much food.
(c) Women.
(d) Warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event is Pilkings excited about attending?

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

3. According to Soyinka, what first needs to exist before there can be a clash between two cultures?

4. What is the floor of the market covered with after Elesin's wedding?

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

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