THA 101 CBT PRACTICE : Undergragra

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Take your time to read instructions before taking this test.

There are 40 questions which you are to answer in 15 minutes that gives you roughly 30 seconds per question.

If you can get at least 60%, you can be rest assured that you’ll ace THA 101 exam

In a normal exam you will be asked between 40 – 60 questions but I only arranged 40 questions

Note

Do not be in a hurry to answer the questions
Do not waste time on a question you don’t know
Move as fast as possible and starting with questions that don’t have calculation first to save time
Always crosscheck
Don’t be in a hurry to submit, you are not in a competition
Don’t be scared. Getting an A is easy
Don’t be over confident, you can end up a D, E or F. Calm your blood, no be only you sabi book

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50 – 59 C

45 – 49 D

40 – 44 E

0 – 39 F

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THA 101

1 / 40

1. Which scholar argued that African ritual displays mimic action and qualify as drama?

A. Ruth Finnegan

B. Michael Echeruo

C. Ola Rotimi

D. Enekwe Ossie

2 / 40

2. What does folk opera combine in African drama?

A. Music, dance, and storytelling

B. Historical reenactments and singing

C. Rituals and myths

D. Mask performances and poetry

3 / 40

3. Which African dramatic element is highlighted in Egungun performances?

A. Masquerades

B. Mimicry

C. Solo acting

D. Dance only

4 / 40

4. Which type of African drama often includes masked dancers and storytellers?

A. Folk opera

B. Storytelling sessions

C. Masquerade performances

D. Ritual performances

5 / 40

5. According to what you were taught, African drama is a product of:

A. Religious and cultural rituals

B. Philosophical debates

C. Historical narratives only

D. Western colonization

6 / 40

6. What role does community participation play in traditional African drama?

A. It emphasizes individual roles.

B. It limits audience engagement.

C. It replaces storytelling.

D. It turns viewers into active participants.

7 / 40

7. According to Julius Adeoye, what constitutes drama or theatre?

A. Universal elements

B. Technological advancements

C. Ritualistic performances only

D. Cultural references

8 / 40

8. Which characteristic differentiates African drama from Western drama, according to the document?

A. Integration of multiple art forms

B. Purely psychological focus

C. Absence of ritual elements

D. Lack of dialogue

9 / 40

9. Which festival celebrates the harvest season in South Africa?

A. Egungun festival

B. Zulu Reed Dance

C. Ghanaian folk opera

D. Dogon mask performances

10 / 40

10. Which Afrocentric scholar emphasized the cultural roots of African drama?

A. Osuagwu

B. Ruth Finnegan

C. Richard Wallaschek

D. Echeruo

11 / 40

11. According to the document, which European literary concept influenced African drama's rejection by some?

A. Aristotelian theory

B. Shakespearean canon

C. Homeric epics

D. Sophoclean theory

12 / 40

12. What is a major challenge facing traditional African drama today?

A. Over-documentation

B. Excessive funding

C. Cultural erosion

D. Lack of festivals

13 / 40

13. The relativist school claims that drama in Africa:

A. Follows Aristotelian principles

B. Is devoid of cultural significance

C. Is inseparable from rituals

D. Is purely ritualistic

14 / 40

14. How does Eurocentrism view African dramatic performances?

A. As quasi-dramatic or mere rituals

B. As superior to European drama

C. As highly developed art forms

D. As a fusion of myth and history

15 / 40

15. Which form of traditional African drama involves storytelling and myths?

A. Storytelling sessions

B. Folk opera

C. Masquerade performances

D. Ritual performances

16 / 40

16. Copy - According to what you were taught, African drama is a product of:

A. Western colonization

B. Religious and cultural rituals

C. Historical narratives only

D. Philosophical debates

17 / 40

17. The Zulu Reed Dance is an example of which type of African performance?

A. Festival performance

B. Masquerade performance

C. Storytelling session

D. Ritual performance

18 / 40

18. Which festival is a typical example of traditional African drama in Nigeria?

A. Egungun festival

B. Ghanaian folk opera

C. Dogon mask performances

D. Zulu Reed Dance

19 / 40

19. How does modern African theatre incorporate traditional elements?

A. By rejecting communal values

B. By experimenting with Western techniques

C. By eliminating dance and music

D. Through indigenous languages and storytelling

20 / 40

20. What distinguishes African drama according to Enekwe?

A. Fixed dialogue and structure

B. Lack of audience engagement

C. High intellectualism

D. Stylized, ritualistic, and total performances

21 / 40

21. What is the main argument of Eurocentric scholars regarding African drama?

A. It has complex plots.

B. It originated before Greek drama.

C. It is superior to Western drama.

D. It is ritual, not drama.

22 / 40

22. Which scholar dismissed African drama as "quasi-dramatic"?

A. Wallaschek

B. Ododo Sunday

C. Echeruo

D. Finnegan

23 / 40

23. Which African festival performance involves masked dancers honoring ancestors?

A. Zulu Reed Dance

B. Egungun festival

C. Dogon mask performances

D. Ghanaian folk opera

24 / 40

24. What is the distinguishing feature of African drama according to Ossie Enekwe?

A. Intellectual and metaphysical

B. Highly psychological

C. Solely ritualistic

D. Integrative and participative

25 / 40

25. What is the Afrocentric perspective on the origins of African drama?

A. Drama in Africa was introduced by colonialists.

B. African drama only emerged in the 20th century.

C. Drama in Africa predates Western civilization.

D. African drama is irrelevant in modern times.

26 / 40

26. Which type of traditional African performance involves reenactments of harvest festivals?

A. Storytelling sessions

B. Ritual performances

C. Folk opera

D. Masquerade performances

27 / 40

27. Which cultural practice is central to African drama according to the document?

A. Individualism

B. Monologues

C. Communal values

D. Solo performances

28 / 40

28. What is the central concept in Aristotelian drama?

A. Plot

B. Myth

C. Music

D. Rituals

29 / 40

29. Which aspect of traditional African drama is often incorporated into modern African theatre?

A. Symbolism and communal values

B. Solo performances only

C. Exclusive use of Western languages

D. Strict adherence to Aristotelian rules

30 / 40

30. How do traditional festivals influence African drama?

A. They replace storytelling.

B. They serve as a foundation for dramatic performances.

C. They exclude communal participation.

D. They focus exclusively on music.

31 / 40

31. What element is often employed in African festival theatre to convey complex ideas?

A. Symbolism and metaphor

B. Detailed scenery

C. Literal dialogue

D. Solo performances

32 / 40

32. Which school of thought argues that African drama lacks linguistic content and plot?

A. Cultural school

B. Structuralist school

C. Evolutionist school

D. Relativist school

33 / 40

33. What are the elements of traditional African drama mentioned in the document?

A. Acting, solo recitals, and rituals

B. Dialogue, dance, and monologues

C. Writing, painting, and drama

D. Music, dance, and storytelling

34 / 40

34. Which scholar viewed African drama as "meaningless" compared to European drama?

A. Ruth Finnegan

B. Iyorwuese Hagher

C. Richard Wallaschek

D. Ossie Enekwe

35 / 40

35. What was the primary influence on the development of Nigerian drama?

A. Western traditions

B. Greek theater

C. Modern technology

D. Religious and magical ceremonies

36 / 40

36. What is the main function of ritual performances in traditional African drama?

A. Historical documentation

B. Dramatic reenactments of myths and legends

C. Entertainment only

D. Religious indoctrination

37 / 40

37. What form of literature is closely linked to African drama, as noted in the document?

A. Prose

B. Oral literature

C. Written poetry

D. Novels

38 / 40

38. Who is a prominent supporter of the Afrocentric view of African drama?

A. Richard Wallaschek

B. Ruth Finnegan

C. Iyorwuese Hagher

D. Michael Echeruo

39 / 40

39. What is a significant challenge for preserving traditional African drama?

A. Cultural erosion due to Western influence

B. Limited technological access

C. Excessive funding

D. Over-documentation

40 / 40

40. What is the core belief of the relativist school regarding African drama?

A. African drama is purely mythological.

B. African drama is nonexistent without European influence.

C. African drama must conform to Western standards.

D. Drama in Africa is reciprocal with rituals and culture-based.

Your score is

The average score is 53%

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