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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pilkings believes that the Prince will come to the dance dressed as ____________.
(a) A coat of arms.
(b) A knight.
(c) A court jester.
(d) He will not dress up.

2. How much time does Pilkings give Amusa to arrest Elesin?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

3. The drum heard in Act 1, Scene 3 signifies that the king's _____________ has been killed.
(a) Dog.
(b) Cat.
(c) Horse.
(d) Wife.

4. Pilkings believes that Elesin is upset by _____________.
(a) Olunde's reaction.
(b) His own failure to transition.
(c) Pilkings' interference.
(d) His bride.

5. Which type of bird must serve the offering once the death ritual is complete?
(a) Pigeon.
(b) Cockerel.
(c) Not-I bird.
(d) Albatross.

6. The Yoruba is a ___________ society, as stated within the text.
(a) Complex.
(b) Secret.
(c) Gracious.
(d) Angelic.

7. What phrase does Elesin use repeatedly to describe Pilkings?
(a) White man.
(b) Evil one.
(c) White one.
(d) White ghost.

8. Which word best describes the Prince's reaction to Jane and Pilkings' costumes?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Fear.
(c) Fascination.
(d) Apprehension.

9. Who sits inside Elesin's cell with him?
(a) Pilkings.
(b) Amusa.
(c) His bride.
(d) Two guards.

10. Which type of musical instrument remains prominent throughout the play?
(a) Bass.
(b) Piano.
(c) Drum.
(d) Mbira.

11. How long do pre-burial ceremonies last in the Yoruban world?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 30 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

12. What is the floor of the market covered with after Elesin's wedding?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Silk.
(c) Linen.
(d) Velvet.

13. What is the first name of the aide-de-camp?
(a) George.
(b) Joe.
(c) Simon.
(d) Bob.

14. Who performs the ritual sacrifices made for the Yoruban king?
(a) The women of the market.
(b) New king.
(c) Chief brothers.
(d) Elesin Oba.

15. How many worlds are there in the spirit of the Yoruban race?
(a) One.
(b) Many.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women of the market carry as they enter Elesin's cell?

2. What does Pilkings say Olunde is coming to get from Elesin before he leaves?

3. According to Olunde, what is the greatest art of the British?

4. Who joins the praise-singer in his praises of Elesin in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Olunde admires the self-sacrificial British soldiers of which war?

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