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Are you a fan of Derek Walcott's literary works? Do you want to test your knowledge about his life and achievements? Then, The Omeros Quiz is the perfect challenge for you! Get ready to dive into the world of this Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright and discover fascinating facts about his life and works. Let's see how much you know about this literary icon!
In what year was Derek Walcott born?
1920
1930
1940
1950
In what country was Derek Walcott born?
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Barbados
Haiti
Which of the following awards did Derek Walcott win in 1992?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Pulitzer Prize
Booker Prize
National Book Award
What was the title of Derek Walcott's first book of poetry, published in 1948?
In a Green Night
The Castaway and Other Poems
The Gulf and Other Poems
Selected Poems
In what year was Derek Walcott's epic poem Omeros published?
1980
1990
2000
2010
What is the name of the protagonist in Derek Walcott's play Dream on Monkey Mountain?
Anansi
Makak
Shango
Papa Legba
In what year did Derek Walcott's play Ti-Jean and His Brothers premiere?
1950
1960
1970
1980
Which of the following statements is true about Derek Walcott's work?
He only wrote poetry and plays.
He wrote in English and French, but not Creole.
His work is heavily influenced by Caribbean history and mythology.
His work is primarily concerned with European literary traditions.
What was the name of Derek Walcott's theater company, which he co-founded in 1959?
Little Carib Theatre Workshop
Trinidad Theatre Workshop
People's National Theatre
New Beacon Theatre
What was the title of Derek Walcott's final poetry collection, published in 2014?
Sea Grapes
Collected Poems
White Egrets
The Prodigal
In what year did Derek Walcott serve as a professor of poetry at the University of Essex in England?
1967-1968
1977-1978
1987-1988
1997-1998
Which of the following plays by Derek Walcott was adapted into an opera in 1991?
The Joker of Seville
A Branch of the Blue Nile
Pantomime
The Odyssey
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