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Are you ready to test your knowledge on the life and works of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o? The Decolonization Quiz is here to challenge you! From his early life in Kenya to his influential literary works, this quiz will put your knowledge to the test. So, grab a pen and paper and let's get started!
What is the title of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's first novel?
The River Between
Weep Not, Child
A Grain of Wheat
Petals of Blood
What is the name of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's most famous novel, first published in 1964?
A Grain of Wheat
The River Between
Weep Not, Child
The River and the Source
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is known for his use of which African language in his writing?
Swahili
Zulu
Xhosa
Gikuyu
In which year did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o publish his first book in Gikuyu, titled Caitaani mũtharaba-Inĩ?
1987
1977
1997
2007
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was imprisoned without trial for a year in which African country?
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Which Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o novel deals with the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya?
A Grain of Wheat
The River and the Source
Petals of Blood
Devil on the Cross
In which year was Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o awarded the Paul Robeson Award for Artistic Excellence?
1990
1995
2000
2005
What is the title of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's memoir, published in 2016?
Dreams in a Time of War
In the House of the Interpreter
Birth of a Dream Weaver
Wrestling with the Devil
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a professor of Comparative Literature and English at which university?
University of California, Berkeley
Harvard University
New York University
University of Nairobi
Which Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o novel was the first to be published after his return to Kenya in 2002?
Wizard of the Crow
Petals of Blood
The River and the Source
A Grain of Wheat
What is the title of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's play, first performed in 1977 and dealing with the theme of neocolonialism?
The Trial of Dedan Kimathi
I Will Marry When I Want
The Black Hermit
This Time Tomorrow
Very impressive!
Congratulations on your outstanding performance in the Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o quiz! Your knowledge of Thiong'o's works, including the politically engaged and culturally resonant Weep Not, Child, Petals of Blood, and Wizard of the Crow, is truly impressive. Your understanding of the literary techniques, the exploration of social issues, cultural identity, and historical change, and the portrayal of human nature that Thiong'o so skillfully conveys is a testament to your appreciation for his writing. Keep up the good work and continue to explore the imaginative and profound world of Thiong'o's literature, which has had a profound impact on Kenyan and world literature, and continues to inspire readers with its beauty, complexity, and insight into the complexities of the human experience in modern Africa and beyond!
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