21st Century Literature (Reviewer 1)

SURNAME, Firstname MI

Section

• Duterte
• Marcos
• Aquino

1. Which African author wrote the novel "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

• A) Ngugi wa Thiong'o
• B) Wole Soyinka
• C) Ben Okri
• D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

2. Which of the following is a representative text from African literature?

• A) "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
• B) "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe
• C) "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Díaz
• D) "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

3. Who is the African author known for his novel "Devil on the Cross"?

• A) Yvonne Vera
• B) Zakes Mda
• C) Nuruddin Farah
• D) Ngugi wa Thiong'o

4. What is the main purpose of using magical realism in 21st century African literature?

• A) To entertain readers with fantastical stories
• B) To explore themes such as identity, culture, and social justice
• C) To create a sense of realism in the narrative
• D) To critique the colonial legacy in Africa

5. How do African authors incorporate traditional oral storytelling techniques into their works?

• A) By using only written forms of storytelling
• B) By incorporating elements of myth, legend, and folklore into their narratives
• C) By using only modern forms of storytelling
• D) By ignoring traditional forms of storytelling

6. What is the result of blending traditional and modern forms in 21st century African literature?

• A) A decline in the quality of African literature
• B) A unique and vibrant literary landscape
• C) A focus on individualism in African literature
• D) A rejection of traditional forms of storytelling

7. What is a common theme explored in 21st century African literature?

• A) Environmentalism
• B) Identity and culture
• C) Technology and innovation
• D) Politics and governance

8. How does 21st century African literature reflect the continent's experiences with colonialism, globalization, and social change?

• A) By ignoring these experiences
• B) By romanticizing these experiences
• C) By critiquing these experiences
• D) By glorifying these experiences