- 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) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Buchi Emecheta
- 2. Which Nigerian author wrote 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?
A) Helon Habila
B) Ben Okri
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 3. Which Nigerian author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Flora Nwapa
B) Amos Tutuola
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Chinua Achebe
- 4. In 'So Long a Letter', who is the author that Ramatoulaye is writing a letter to?
A) Fanta
B) Aissatou
C) Ramatoulaye's mother
D) Modou
- 5. Which Nigerian writer is known for the novel 'The Joys of Motherhood'?
A) Buchi Emecheta
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Sefi Atta
- 6. Who wrote the novel 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives'?
A) Lola Shoneyin
B) Helon Habila
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Teju Cole
- 7. Which of these novels was written by Amos Tutuola?
A) The Palm-Wine Drinkard
B) The Icarus Girl
C) The Interpreters
D) The Bride Price
- 8. Who is the author of 'The Famished Road'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Ben Okri
- 9. What is the title of the novel that won the Man Booker Prize in 1991 and was written by Ben Okri?
A) Arrow of God
B) The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
C) Half of a Yellow Sun
D) The Famished Road
- 10. What is the title of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's debut novel?
A) The Thing Around Your Neck
B) Purple Hibiscus
C) Half of a Yellow Sun
D) Americanah
- 11. In 'Arrow of God', who is the main protagonist?
A) Ibe
B) Nwaka
C) Ezeulu
D) Obika
- 12. Who wrote 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born'?
A) Helon Habila
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Ayi Kwei Armah
- 13. Who wrote the novel 'Woman at Point Zero'?
A) Nawal El Saadawi
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Buchi Emecheta
- 14. What is the title of Flora Nwapa's debut novel?
A) Dance of the Forests
B) The Concubine
C) Petals of Blood
D) Efuru
- 15. Which Nigerian author wrote the novel 'Sozaboy'?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Chinua Achebe
- 16. Who is the author of the novel 'The African Child'?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Ben Okri
D) Camara Laye
- 17. Which Nigerian author wrote the novel 'Without a Silver Spoon'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Eddie Iroh
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Wole Soyinka
- 18. Who is the author of the novel 'The Concubine'?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Elechi Amadi
- 19. Who is the author of the novel 'Efuru'?
A) Flora Nwapa
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 20. Which Nigerian author wrote the novel 'The Palm-Wine Drinkard'?
A) Buchi Emecheta
B) Amos Tutuola
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Wole Soyinka
- 21. What is the title of Sefi Atta's debut novel?
A) Americanah
B) Purple Hibiscus
C) Half of a Yellow Sun
D) Everything Good Will Come
- 22. What is the title of Elechi Amadi's novel set during the Nigerian Civil War?
A) Arrows of Rain
B) So the Path Does Not Die
C) Sunset in Biafra
D) A Question of Power
- 23. What is the title of the feminist novel by Buchi Emecheta?
A) Things Fall Apart
B) We Should All Be Feminists
C) The Joys of Motherhood
D) No Longer at Ease
- 24. Who is the author of the novel 'Burning Grass'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Amos Tutuola
D) Cyprian Ekwensi
- 25. 'The Interpreter of Maladies' is a collection of short stories by which Nigerian writer?
A) Jhumpa Lahiri
B) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
C) Ben Okri
D) Chinua Achebe
- 26. The term 'Afrofuturism' is associated with which Nigerian science fiction writer?
A) Ben Okri
B) Helon Habila
C) Nnedi Okorafor
D) Teju Cole
- 27. Which Nigerian writer's novel 'Season of Crimson Blossoms' explores forbidden love in conservative northern Nigeria?
A) Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
B) Ayobami Adebayo
C) Ben Okri
D) Chigozie Obioma
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