How Well You Recognize August Wilson
"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.
- 1.
What year was Wilson born?
- A.
1965
- B.
1945
- C.
1955
- D.
1935
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B. 1945Explanation
Wilson was born in 1945.Rate this question:
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- 2.
August Wilson died at the age of .........................?
- A.
60
- B.
70
- C.
80
- D.
50
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A. 60Explanation
August Wilson died at the age of 60.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many children did Wilson has?
- A.
1
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
2
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D. 2 -
- 4.
What is August Wilson's father name?
- A.
Charles August William Sr.
- B.
Nelson August Adam Sr.
- C.
Frederick August Kittel Sr.
- D.
Anthony August Jamal Sr.
Correct Answer
C. 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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is August Wilson's mother name?
- A.
Sonia Wilson
- B.
Annie Wilson
- C.
Daisy Wilson
- D.
Mary Wilson
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C. Daisy WilsonExplanation
August Wilson's mother's name is Daisy Wilson.Rate this question:
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- 6.
August Wilson is the ....................... of 6th children of his father?
- A.
2nd
- B.
3rd
- C.
4th
- D.
5th
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C. 4thExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Frederick August Kitted Jr. Changed his name to ........................ in 1965 to honor his mother?
- A.
Cedric Wilson
- B.
Tom Wilson
- C.
David Wilson
- D.
August Wilson
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D. August WilsonExplanation
Frederick August Kitted Jr. changed his name to August Wilson in 1965 to honor his mother.Rate this question:
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- 8.
At what age did August decided he was a poet?
- A.
26
- B.
22
- C.
24
- D.
20
Correct Answer
D. 20Explanation
August decided he was a poet at the age of 20.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Where did Wilson began to write?
- A.
School
- B.
Bar
- C.
Restaurant
- D.
Church
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B. BarExplanation
Wilson began to write in a bar.Rate this question:
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- 10.
August Wilson like to write on .......................?
- A.
Cafe Napkins
- B.
Stood
- C.
Break
- D.
Board
Correct Answer
A. Cafe NapkinsExplanation
August Wilson liked to write on cafe napkins.Rate this question:
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