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  50 MCQs on African Literature - UGC NET English 50 MCQs on African Literature (Moderate to Hard Level) Who is the author of the novel "Things Fall Apart"? a) Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o b) Wole Soyinka c) Chinua Achebe d) Ben Okri Answer: c) Chinua Achebe Explanation: This 1958 novel is a cornerstone of African postcolonial literature. In which language was "Devil on the Cross" originally written? a) English b) Kikuyu c) Swahili d) French Answer: b) Kikuyu Explanation: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o chose Kikuyu to resist colonial language domination. Which African writer won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986? a) Chinua Achebe b) Nadine Gordimer c) Wole Soyinka d) J.M. Coetzee Answer: c) Wole Soyinka Explanation: Soyinka was the ...

Summary and Analysis of "The Girl Who Can" by Ama Ata Aidoo "The Girl Who Can" by Ama Ata Aidoo Summary, Explanation, and Detailed Analysis Ama Ata Aidoo , one of Ghana’s most celebrated writers, explores gender, tradition, identity, and empowerment in her short story “The Girl Who Can.” This coming-of-age narrative is told through the voice of a young girl named Adjoa, whose seemingly thin legs become a symbol for society’s expectations of women. Set in postcolonial Ghana, the story weaves together humor, innocence, and subtle social commentary to deliver a powerful message about female agency. Plot Summary The story is narrated by a seven-year-old girl named Adjoa , who lives in a small village in Ghana with her mother and grandmother. From the beginning, Adjoa is aware of how adults talk about her “thin legs.” Her grandmother, Nana, is especially critical, believing that a proper woman must have thick, strong l...

23 Most Important African Writers for all English Literature Exams Here are 23 important African writers and their contributions in literary feild.  ⚫ 1) Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. Here's a brief biography along with his major works and achievements: Chinua Achebe was born on November 16, 1930, in Ogidi, Nigeria. He studied English, history, and theology at the University of Ibadan and later worked as a broadcaster for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation. He gained international acclaim for his novels depicting African culture and the effects of colonialism. ▪️His Works :  1. " Things Fall Apart " (1958): Achebe's debut novel, it is considered a classic of modern African literature. It explores the clash between Igbo tradition and British colonialism in Nigeria. 2. "No Longer at Ease" (1960): This novel follows the life of Obi Okonkwo, the grandson of Okonkwo from "Things Fall Apart,...