Quiz on African Literature

What is the primary form of African literature before the 20th century?

• Written literature

• Visual literature

• Oral literature

• Digital literature

Which European language is most widely used in African literature?

• Spanish

• Italian

• French

• English

What term do many scholars prefer to use to emphasize the diversity of literary traditions in Africa?

• African literatures

• African texts

• African writings

• African stories

Which region's literature is excluded from the survey of African literatures in the text?

• Southern Africa

• East Africa

• West Africa

• North Africa

What is the primary purpose of traditional oral literature in Africa?

• To entertain

• All of the above

• To commemorate

• To educate

Which form of prose is considered foremost in African literature?

• Epic

• Legend

• Myth

• Folktale

What is a common theme in African folktales?

• Social commentary

• Historical events

• Romance

• Science fiction

Which language was used in the first Yoruba translation of the Bible?

• Swahili

• Yoruba

• Amharic

• Hausa

Who is considered the first important Yoruba writer?

• Wole Soyinka

• Chinua Achebe

• Daniel Olorunfemi Fagunwa

• Isaac Babalola Thomas

What genre of literature is most extensive in African literatures in European languages?

• Drama

• Essays

• Fiction

• Poetry