How Well You Recognize August Wilson

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1/10 Questions

August Wilson like to write on .......................?
- Cafe Napkins
- Stood
- Break
- Board

About This Quiz

"August Wilson" received 2 Pulitzer Prizes for drama, he is an American author and playwright, one of his work included a series of ten plays; the Pittsburgh Cycle, each series set of his work is in a different decade and tragic aspects of African American experience in the 20th century.

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2.

What year was Wilson born?
- 1965
- 1945
- 1955
- 1935
Correct Answer

A. 1945

Explanation

Wilson was born in 1945.

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3.

What is August Wilson's father name?
- Charles August William Sr.
- Nelson August Adam Sr.
- Frederick August Kittel Sr.
- Anthony August Jamal Sr.
Correct Answer

A. Frederick August Kittel Sr.

Explanation

The correct answer is Frederick August Kittel Sr. This is based on the information provided in the question, which asks for August Wilson's father's name. Among the given options, Frederick August Kittel Sr. is the only name that matches the criteria.

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4.

What is August Wilson's mother name?
- Sonia Wilson
- Annie Wilson
- Daisy Wilson
- Mary Wilson
Correct Answer

A. Daisy Wilson

Explanation

August Wilson's mother's name is Daisy Wilson.

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5.

Frederick August Kitted Jr. Changed his name to ........................ in 1965 to honor his mother?
- Cedric Wilson
- Tom Wilson
- David Wilson
- August Wilson
Correct Answer

A. August Wilson

Explanation

Frederick August Kitted Jr. changed his name to August Wilson in 1965 to honor his mother.

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6.

August Wilson died at the age of .........................?
- 60
- 70
- 80
- 50
Correct Answer

A. 60

Explanation

August Wilson died at the age of 60.

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7.

How many children did Wilson has?
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
Correct Answer

A. 2
8.

At what age did August decided he was a poet?
- 26
- 22
- 24
- 20
Correct Answer

A. 20

Explanation

August decided he was a poet at the age of 20.

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9.

Where did Wilson began to write?
- School
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Church
Correct Answer

A. Bar

Explanation

Wilson began to write in a bar.

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10.

August Wilson is the ....................... of 6th children of his father?
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
Correct Answer

A. 4th

Explanation

August Wilson is the 4th child of his father because the question is asking for his birth order among his siblings. Since there are 6 children in total, counting from the first child to the fourth child gives us the correct answer.

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