Half of a Yellow Sun Quiz (Group 2)

Who is the author of "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• Chinua Achebe
• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• Wole Soyinka
• Ben Okri

What is the main setting of "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• Lagos, Nigeria
• Kano, Nigeria
• Biafra, Nigeria
• Accra, Ghana

Who is the protagonist of "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• Olanna
• Kainene
• Ugwu
• Odenigbo

What is the central conflict of "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• The Nigerian Civil War
• A love triangle between Olanna, Kainene, and Odenigbo
• Olanna's struggle to balance her career and family responsibilities
• Kainene's search for her identity and purpose in life

Which of the following themes is NOT present in "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• Love and relationships
• War and violence
• Identity and self-discovery
• Time travel

What is the significance of the title "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• It refers to the flag of the Biafran nation.
• It symbolizes the division and fragmentation caused by the war.
• It represents the relationship between the characters Olanna and Kainene.
• It is a metaphor for the deterioration of the characters' mental state during the war.

How does the character of Ugwu change throughout the novel?

• He becomes more politically aware and active.
• He becomes more selfish and distant from his loved ones.
• He becomes more religious and spiritual.
• He becomes more confident and self-assured.

What role do the characters Olanna and Kainene play in the novel?

• They are the main protagonists.

• They are the main antagonists.

• They are minor characters with little impact on the story.

• They are symbols of the different sides of the war.

How does the novel portray the Nigerian Civil War?

• As a heroic and just struggle.
• As a tragic and senseless conflict.
• As a necessary and unavoidable event.
• As a opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.

How does the novel examine the issues of race, class and gender?

• Through the characters' experiences and interactions with each other.
• Through the historical context of the war.
• Through the author's personal anecdotes.
• Through the use of symbolism and allegory.