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So you think you know Wole Soyinka?

Wole Soyinka was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature and he was the first African to be honored. Do you know when he was born, his first book and when he went to prison? Take our Quiz to find out!
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1. When he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, his acceptance speech was dedicated to who?

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A. Chinua Achebe

B. Nelson Mandela

C. To his son and his wife

D. Fela Anikulapo Kuti

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2. What is the name of Wole Soyinka's first play?

A. The Lion and the Jewel and the Swamp Dwellers

B. The Trial of Brother Jero

C. Kongi's Harvest

D. Madmen and Specialists

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3. When was Wole Soyinka arrested?

A. 1960

B. 1962

C. 1963

D. 1965

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4. When was Wole Soyinka born?

A. 1934

B. 1936

C. 1940

D. 1933

5. How many times did he get married?

A. He has been married just once

B. He has been married twice, divorced once

C. He has been married four times and divorced three times

D. He has been married three times and divorced twice

Answers: 1. B    2. A    3. D    4. A     5. D

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