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

A. Shakespearean canon

B. Aristotelian theory

C. Sophoclean theory

D. Homeric epics

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2. How does modern African theatre incorporate traditional elements?

A. Through indigenous languages and storytelling

B. By eliminating dance and music

C. By rejecting communal values

D. By experimenting with Western techniques

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3. The relativist school claims that drama in Africa:

A. Follows Aristotelian principles

B. Is devoid of cultural significance

C. Is purely ritualistic

D. Is inseparable from rituals

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

A. Egungun festival

B. Dogon mask performances

C. Zulu Reed Dance

D. Ghanaian folk opera

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

A. Wallaschek

B. Ododo Sunday

C. Finnegan

D. Echeruo

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6. How do traditional festivals influence African drama?

A. They exclude communal participation.

B. They serve as a foundation for dramatic performances.

C. They replace storytelling.

D. They focus exclusively on music.

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7. What distinguishes African drama according to Enekwe?

A. Stylized, ritualistic, and total performances

B. Fixed dialogue and structure

C. High intellectualism

D. Lack of audience engagement

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

A. Masquerade performances

B. Ritual performances

C. Folk opera

D. Storytelling sessions

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

A. Osuagwu

B. Echeruo

C. Richard Wallaschek

D. Ruth Finnegan

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10. 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

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

A. Excessive funding

B. Cultural erosion

C. Lack of festivals

D. Over-documentation

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

A. Over-documentation

B. Cultural erosion due to Western influence

C. Excessive funding

D. Limited technological access

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

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

B. African drama is purely mythological.

C. African drama is nonexistent without European influence.

D. African drama must conform to Western standards.

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14. 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.

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

A. Solo performances only

B. Exclusive use of Western languages

C. Strict adherence to Aristotelian rules

D. Symbolism and communal values

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

A. It is ritual, not drama.

B. It has complex plots.

C. It is superior to Western drama.

D. It originated before Greek drama.

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

A. Storytelling sessions

B. Folk opera

C. Masquerade performances

D. Ritual performances

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18. How does Eurocentrism view African dramatic performances?

A. As quasi-dramatic or mere rituals

B. As superior to European drama

C. As a fusion of myth and history

D. As highly developed art forms

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

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

B. Drama in Africa was introduced by colonialists.

C. Drama in Africa predates Western civilization.

D. African drama is irrelevant in modern times.

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

A. Ossie Enekwe

B. Richard Wallaschek

C. Ruth Finnegan

D. Iyorwuese Hagher

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

A. Egungun festival

B. Dogon mask performances

C. Zulu Reed Dance

D. Ghanaian folk opera

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

A. Dance only

B. Solo acting

C. Mimicry

D. Masquerades

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

A. Western colonization

B. Philosophical debates

C. Historical narratives only

D. Religious and cultural rituals

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

A. Technological advancements

B. Ritualistic performances only

C. Universal elements

D. Cultural references

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

A. Dramatic reenactments of myths and legends

B. Religious indoctrination

C. Entertainment only

D. Historical documentation

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

A. Michael Echeruo

B. Richard Wallaschek

C. Ruth Finnegan

D. Iyorwuese Hagher

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

A. Monologues

B. Communal values

C. Individualism

D. Solo performances

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

A. Festival performance

B. Storytelling session

C. Ritual performance

D. Masquerade performance

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

A. Integration of multiple art forms

B. Lack of dialogue

C. Absence of ritual elements

D. Purely psychological focus

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

A. Modern technology

B. Religious and magical ceremonies

C. Western traditions

D. Greek theater

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31. 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

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

A. Solo performances

B. Detailed scenery

C. Symbolism and metaphor

D. Literal dialogue

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

A. Storytelling sessions

B. Ritual performances

C. Folk opera

D. Masquerade performances

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

A. Highly psychological

B. Integrative and participative

C. Intellectual and metaphysical

D. Solely ritualistic

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

A. Cultural school

B. Relativist school

C. Structuralist school

D. Evolutionist school

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36. What is the central concept in Aristotelian drama?

A. Music

B. Myth

C. Plot

D. Rituals

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

A. Dialogue, dance, and monologues

B. Acting, solo recitals, and rituals

C. Writing, painting, and drama

D. Music, dance, and storytelling

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

A. Enekwe Ossie

B. Ruth Finnegan

C. Ola Rotimi

D. Michael Echeruo

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

A. Ghanaian folk opera

B. Dogon mask performances

C. Zulu Reed Dance

D. Egungun festival

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

A. Novels

B. Written poetry

C. Prose

D. Oral literature

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