How Much Do You Know Wole Soyinka?
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Try out this quiz about Wole Soyinka! He is a Nigerian,a poet,playwright, and author. More so He is the first African to be awarded the noble prize in literature. So how much do you know about him?
Questions and Answers
- 1.When was Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka born?
- A.
13 May,1914
- B.
13 June,1924
- C.
13 July,1934
- D.
13 August,1944
- 2.What year was Wole Soyinka awarded Noble prize in Literature?
- A.
1985
- B.
1986
- C.
1996
- D.
1995
- 3.What state in Nigeria is Wole Soyinka from?
- A.
Oyo state
- B.
Osun state
- C.
Ekiti State
- D.
Ogun state
- 4.What is Wole Soyinka Father's name?
- A.
Samuel Ayodele Soyinka
- B.
Samson Ayoola Soyinka
- C.
Stephen Ayodele Soyinka
- D.
Sola Samson Soyinka
- 5.Which of the following is Wole Soyinka?
- A.
An Atheist
- B.
A Christian
- C.
A Muslim
- D.
A Traditional Worshipper
- 6.How many siblings does Wole Soyinka have?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
- 7.How long was Wole Soyinka imprisoned during the civil war?
- A.
11 months
- B.
12 months
- C.
22 months
- D.
23 months
- 8.Which of Wole Soyinka play was produced in Accra during his imprisonment in 1967?
- A.
The Lion and the Jewel
- B.
The trials of brother Jero
- C.
The dance of the forest
- D.
The man died
- 9.What year was Wole Soyinka Awarded Academy of Achievement Golden plate?
- A.
2006
- B.
2009
- C.
2012
- D.
2013
- 10.When was Wole Soyinka awarded an Honoris causa doctorate by Leeds University in England?
- A.
1962
- B.
1972
- C.
1981
- D.
1991
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