THA 205 CBT Practice

1. African proverbs and humour appear frequently in the plays of __________.

2. African theatre gained global respect through Soyinka’s __________ recognition.

3. Early African comic and satirical theatre was strongly shaped by __________.

4. Henshaw’s plays became popular mainly in __________ institutions.

5. “Ozidi” is based on an __________ epic tradition.

6. The drifting raft in “The Raft” symbolizes Nigeria’s __________ condition.

7. “Kongi’s Harvest” is a play that attacks __________.

8. “The Masquerade” is a sequel to __________.

9. “Dinner for Promotion” criticizes __________ in the workplace.

10. “Medicine for Love” exposes the foolishness of relying on __________.

11. “Song of a Goat” explores infertility, fate, and __________.

12. James Ene Henshaw is regarded as one of the fathers of __________ drama.

13. Clark expanded African drama by introducing __________ settings.

14. The god most associated with Soyinka’s works is __________.

15. “A Man of Character” emphasizes leadership based on __________.

16. The concept of the “Fourth Stage” explains __________ ideas in African theatre.

17. One major theme common to Clark’s plays is __________ tension.

18. Yoruba mythology, rituals, and masquerades feature prominently in the works of __________.

19. “This Is Our Chance” promotes unity and __________.

20. Henshaw proved that playwriting could coexist with a __________ career.

21. J. P. Clark’s drama is mainly rooted in __________ culture.

22. Wole Soyinka became the first African Nobel Prize winner in Literature in __________.

23. J. P. Clark helped establish the __________ Club in Ibadan.

24. Henshaw believed theatre should primarily __________ society.

25. Soyinka’s play written during the Nigerian Civil War is __________.

26. Soyinka helped professionalize theatre through groups like __________.

27. Theatre was used by Soyinka mainly as a tool for __________ criticism.

28. “The Lion and the Jewel” satirizes blind imitation of __________ culture.

29. Henshaw introduced __________ drama that could be published and studied.

30. Wole Soyinka blended African traditions with __________ dramatic structures.