Quiz on Tawfiq Al Hakim and His Plays

What is Tawfiq Al Hakim known for?

• Being a playwriter

• Writing novels

• Being a poet

• Directing films

Which type of theatre did Tawfiq Al Hakim NOT write?

• Objective Theatre

• Intellectual Theatre

• Biographical Theatre

• Musical Theatre

What is the main theme of Al Hakim's biographical theatre?

• Mythological stories

• Historical events

• Personal experiences

• Social issues

Which play is based on a Greek myth about a statue coming to life?

• Shahrazad

• King Oedipus

• Ahl al-Kahf

• Pygmalion

What is the primary focus of Al Hakim's Objective Theatre?

• Philosophical ideas

• Social awareness

• Historical narratives

• Personal struggles

In which year was the play 'Ahl al-Kahf' published?

• 1982

• 1933

• 1920

• 1945

What is the significance of the play 'Shahrazad'?

• It tells stories to save a life

• It is based on a historical figure

• It focuses on political themes

• It is a comedy

How many plays did Tawfiq Al Hakim write?

• Over 100

• More than 50

• Less than 30

• Around 200

What was the audience's reaction to 'Al-Malik Adib'?

• They praised its action

• They were confused

• They found it boring

• They loved it

What literary tradition is Tawfiq Al Hakim credited with founding?

• Modern Arabic poetry

• Modern Arabic drama

• Modern Arabic criticism

• Modern Arabic fiction