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1 / 40

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

A. Masquerade performances

B. Ritual performances

C. Storytelling sessions

D. Folk opera

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2. The relativist school claims that drama in Africa:

A. Follows Aristotelian principles

B. Is purely ritualistic

C. Is devoid of cultural significance

D. Is inseparable from rituals

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

A. African drama must conform to Western standards.

B. African drama is nonexistent without European influence.

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

D. African drama is purely mythological.

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

A. Lack of dialogue

B. Integration of multiple art forms

C. Absence of ritual elements

D. Purely psychological focus

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5. 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

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

A. Modern technology

B. Religious and magical ceremonies

C. Greek theater

D. Western traditions

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

A. Solo performances

B. Detailed scenery

C. Literal dialogue

D. Symbolism and metaphor

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

A. Structuralist school

B. Cultural school

C. Relativist school

D. Evolutionist school

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

A. Exclusive use of Western languages

B. Strict adherence to Aristotelian rules

C. Symbolism and communal values

D. Solo performances only

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

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

B. African drama is irrelevant in modern times.

C. Drama in Africa was introduced by colonialists.

D. Drama in Africa predates Western civilization.

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

A. Written poetry

B. Novels

C. Oral literature

D. Prose

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

A. Dialogue, dance, and monologues

B. Writing, painting, and drama

C. Music, dance, and storytelling

D. Acting, solo recitals, and rituals

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

A. Echeruo

B. Finnegan

C. Ododo Sunday

D. Wallaschek

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

A. Ola Rotimi

B. Enekwe Ossie

C. Michael Echeruo

D. Ruth Finnegan

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

A. Historical documentation

B. Entertainment only

C. Religious indoctrination

D. Dramatic reenactments of myths and legends

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16. How does Eurocentrism view African dramatic performances?

A. As a fusion of myth and history

B. As quasi-dramatic or mere rituals

C. As superior to European drama

D. As highly developed art forms

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

A. Masquerade performances

B. Ritual performances

C. Folk opera

D. Storytelling sessions

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

A. Dogon mask performances

B. Egungun festival

C. Zulu Reed Dance

D. Ghanaian folk opera

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19. What is the central concept in Aristotelian drama?

A. Music

B. Rituals

C. Plot

D. Myth

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20. How do traditional festivals influence African drama?

A. They serve as a foundation for dramatic performances.

B. They exclude communal participation.

C. They focus exclusively on music.

D. They replace storytelling.

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

A. Western colonization

B. Historical narratives only

C. Religious and cultural rituals

D. Philosophical debates

22 / 40

22. How does modern African theatre incorporate traditional elements?

A. By eliminating dance and music

B. By experimenting with Western techniques

C. By rejecting communal values

D. Through indigenous languages and storytelling

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

A. Michael Echeruo

B. Ruth Finnegan

C. Richard Wallaschek

D. Iyorwuese Hagher

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

A. Intellectual and metaphysical

B. Solely ritualistic

C. Integrative and participative

D. Highly psychological

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

A. Lack of festivals

B. Excessive funding

C. Over-documentation

D. Cultural erosion

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

A. Limited technological access

B. Excessive funding

C. Cultural erosion due to Western influence

D. Over-documentation

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

A. Ruth Finnegan

B. Osuagwu

C. Richard Wallaschek

D. Echeruo

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

A. Sophoclean theory

B. Shakespearean canon

C. Aristotelian theory

D. Homeric epics

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

A. It turns viewers into active participants.

B. It emphasizes individual roles.

C. It limits audience engagement.

D. It replaces storytelling.

30 / 40

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

A. Universal elements

B. Technological advancements

C. Cultural references

D. Ritualistic performances only

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

A. Dogon mask performances

B. Egungun festival

C. Ghanaian folk opera

D. Zulu Reed Dance

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

A. Individualism

B. Monologues

C. Communal values

D. Solo performances

33 / 40

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

A. Ossie Enekwe

B. Richard Wallaschek

C. Ruth Finnegan

D. Iyorwuese Hagher

34 / 40

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

A. Philosophical debates

B. Western colonization

C. Religious and cultural rituals

D. Historical narratives only

35 / 40

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

A. Egungun festival

B. Zulu Reed Dance

C. Dogon mask performances

D. Ghanaian folk opera

36 / 40

36. What distinguishes African drama according to Enekwe?

A. Fixed dialogue and structure

B. High intellectualism

C. Stylized, ritualistic, and total performances

D. Lack of audience engagement

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37. What does folk opera combine in African drama?

A. Historical reenactments and singing

B. Rituals and myths

C. Music, dance, and storytelling

D. Mask performances and poetry

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

A. Masquerade performances

B. Storytelling sessions

C. Ritual performances

D. Folk opera

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

A. It originated before Greek drama.

B. It is ritual, not drama.

C. It is superior to Western drama.

D. It has complex plots.

40 / 40

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

A. Dance only

B. Solo acting

C. Masquerades

D. Mimicry

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