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QUIZ IN AFRICAN LITERATURE

1. On which continent is the Sahara Desert located, known for its vast stretches of sand and
dunes?
A. Asia
B. Europe
C. Australia
D. Africa
2. What is the origin of the name Africa?
A. Afru-ika
B. Aphrike
C. Aprica
D. All of the above
3. Why is Africa considered as the “cradle of humankind”?
A. Due to its rich archaeological discoveries of early human fossils.
B. Because it has the largest population of any continent.
C. Thanks to its extensive wildlife and natural beauty.
D. As a result of its historical significance as the birthplace of humanity.
4. Approximately how many different ethnic groups and languages are spoken across the African
continent?
A. 1,000 different ethnic groups and 2,100 languages.
B. 2,000 different ethnic groups and 2,100 languages.
C. 3,000 different ethnic groups and 2,100 languages.
D. 4,000 different ethnic groups and 2,100 languages.
5. These are the five major languages families in Africa EXCEPT?
A. Afroasiatic
B. Austronesian
C. Arabic
D. Indo- European
6. _______ is the African storytellers and praise who use oral techniques in telling stories.
A. Griot
B. Girot
C. Groit
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OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE
Rizal St., San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
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D. Good
7. African literature is known for _____ in nature?
A. Written
B. Oral
C. Play
D. Drama
8. The following are the features of traditional African storytelling EXCEPT?
A. It is a communal experience.
B. Repetition is an important part of the storytelling.
C. Storytelling fulfills purposes beyond just a form of entertainment.
D. Voice is a vital part of the storytelling.
9. It refers to the dispersion of African people and their descendants throughout the world,
particularly due to the transatlantic slave trade?
A. African Union
B. African Diaspora
C. Pan-Africanism
D. Afrofuturism
10. Who is the Nigerian author known for his novel "Things Fall Apart"?
A Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
D. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
II. Enumeration
11-14. Enumerate the different themes present in the poem 'Once Upon A Time' by Gabriel
Okara.
15. What is the structure of the poem 'Once Upon A Time's by Gabriel Okara?
III. Reflection
16-20.What cultural crisis is evident in the poem 'Once Upon A Time' by Gabriel Okara? Justify
your answer by providing specific examples.
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ANSWER KEYS
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. A
II.
11- 14.
 Cultural crisis
 Selfishness
 Loss of Innocence
 Real emotion vs. Fake expression
15. 43 lines that are separated into seven stanzas.
III.
Answer may vary