The Play 1
Where is the play set?
An Abron village in west Africa.
When is the play set?
Mid-1800s
How many characters are there?
9
If something is excellent, it is _________.
Very good.
What does ‘choice’ mean?
More than one option, a decision.
What do they do to find the princess a man who is good at riddles?
They have a contest.
Who helps Riddler 100?
His servant
Why did the Princess cry all night long?
Because she couldn’t marry the servant.
What does ‘response’ mean?
To reply or answer something or someone.
What does arrogant mean?
Rude
What is Riddler 1’s riddle about?
A weaver at his loom.
What is the Princess’ riddle about in Scene 2?
The sweet bottle of life & bitter bottle of death.
Why are the Riddlers called Riddler 1, Riddler 2, and Riddler 100. Why not Riddler 3?
To show there has been 100 people who have tried to marry the Princess.
What does ‘nonsense’ mean?
Doesn’t make sense.
What is a contest?
A game or test to see who is the best at something.
Why can’t the Princess marry the servant?
Because Riddler 100 (his master) won’t allow it.
Who was the servant in the end?
A captive Prince stolen from his homeland.
Over water.
Under water.
But it does not touch water.
What does this mean?
A woman walking with a jug of water on her head.
If someone is knowledgeable it means they are…?
They know a lot about something. Smart.
Who did the Princess end up marrying?
The servant (the Prince)
“A yam tied to a tree will turn sugar into fire.” – What does this mean?
The servant had been tied to a tree and left to be stung to death by fire ants.
Why does the Princess pretend she doesn’t know the answer to the servants riddle?
Because she wants to marry him.
Riddler 2 seems "very sure" of himself. What does this mean?
He is confident.
What is the outcome of the play?
The Princess and servant (or Prince) get married. Both the Princess and her parents are happy.
What does ‘interpret’ mean?
To figure out or explain what something means.