- 1. Nigerian literature refers to literature produced in Nigeria and by Nigerian authors. It encompasses a diverse range of genres and themes, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the country. Nigerian literature has gained international acclaim for its unique storytelling, vibrant characters, and exploration of complex societal issues such as colonization, post-colonialism, and identity. Writers like Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have made significant contributions to the global literary landscape, showcasing the talent and creativity of Nigerian authors. Through their works, Nigerian literature continues to captivate readers and inspire new generations of writers both within Nigeria and around the world.
Who is the author of the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Buchi Emecheta
- 2. Which Nigerian author wrote 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Ben Okri
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Helon Habila
- 3. Which Nigerian author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Flora Nwapa
D) Amos Tutuola
- 4. In 'So Long a Letter', who is the author that Ramatoulaye is writing a letter to?
A) Aissatou
B) Fanta
C) Modou
D) Ramatoulaye's mother
- 5. Which Nigerian writer is known for the novel 'The Joys of Motherhood'?
A) Sefi Atta
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 6. Who wrote the novel 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives'?
A) Helon Habila
B) Lola Shoneyin
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Teju Cole
- 7. Which of these novels was written by Amos Tutuola?
A) The Icarus Girl
B) The Palm-Wine Drinkard
C) The Bride Price
D) The Interpreters
- 8. Who is the author of 'The Famished Road'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Ben Okri
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Wole Soyinka
- 9. What is the title of the novel that won the Man Booker Prize in 1991 and was written by Ben Okri?
A) The Famished Road
B) Arrow of God
C) Half of a Yellow Sun
D) The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
- 10. What is the title of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's debut novel?
A) Americanah
B) Half of a Yellow Sun
C) The Thing Around Your Neck
D) Purple Hibiscus
- 11. Which Nigerian author wrote the novel 'Sozaboy'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Chinua Achebe
- 12. 'The Interpreter of Maladies' is a collection of short stories by which Nigerian writer?
A) Ben Okri
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Jhumpa Lahiri
- 13. In 'Arrow of God', who is the main protagonist?
A) Ibe
B) Ezeulu
C) Nwaka
D) Obika
- 14. What is the title of Elechi Amadi's novel set during the Nigerian Civil War?
A) Arrows of Rain
B) Sunset in Biafra
C) So the Path Does Not Die
D) A Question of Power
- 15. The term 'Afrofuturism' is associated with which Nigerian science fiction writer?
A) Helon Habila
B) Ben Okri
C) Teju Cole
D) Nnedi Okorafor
- 16. What is the title of Sefi Atta's debut novel?
A) Everything Good Will Come
B) Half of a Yellow Sun
C) Purple Hibiscus
D) Americanah
- 17. Who is the author of the novel 'The Concubine'?
A) Elechi Amadi
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Chinua Achebe
- 18. What is the title of the feminist novel by Buchi Emecheta?
A) We Should All Be Feminists
B) No Longer at Ease
C) The Joys of Motherhood
D) Things Fall Apart
- 19. Who wrote the novel 'Woman at Point Zero'?
A) Buchi Emecheta
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Nawal El Saadawi
D) Chinua Achebe
- 20. What is the title of Flora Nwapa's debut novel?
A) Efuru
B) The Concubine
C) Dance of the Forests
D) Petals of Blood
- 21. Who is the author of the novel 'The African Child'?
A) Camara Laye
B) Ben Okri
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Chinua Achebe
- 22. Who is the author of the novel 'Efuru'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
C) Flora Nwapa
D) Wole Soyinka
- 23. Who is the author of the novel 'Burning Grass'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Amos Tutuola
D) Cyprian Ekwensi
- 24. Which Nigerian author wrote the novel 'Without a Silver Spoon'?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Eddie Iroh
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 25. Which Nigerian author wrote the novel 'The Palm-Wine Drinkard'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Amos Tutuola
D) Wole Soyinka
- 26. Which Nigerian writer's novel 'Season of Crimson Blossoms' explores forbidden love in conservative northern Nigeria?
A) Chigozie Obioma
B) Ayobami Adebayo
C) Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
D) Ben Okri
- 27. Who wrote 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ayi Kwei Armah
D) Helon Habila
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