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QUIZ: How Much Random Knowledge Do You Have About Nigerian Novels?

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Last Updated July 13, 2020

What is the main character's name in 'Purple Hibiscus'?
What is the main character's name in 'Purple Hibiscus'?
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'The God's Are Not To Blame' is a Yoruba reworking of which Greek tragedy?
'The God's Are Not To Blame' is a Yoruba reworking of which Greek tragedy?
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Who is the author of 'The Virtuous Woman'?
Who is the author of 'The Virtuous Woman'?
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Okonkwo, the protagonist in 'Things Fall Apart', is a member of what clan?
Okonkwo, the protagonist in 'Things Fall Apart', is a member of what clan?
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'The Joys of Motherhood' is mainly set in what time period?
'The Joys of Motherhood' is mainly set in what time period?
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Agbalowomeri, the corrupt establishment officer in 'The Incorruptible Judge', does what when he's caught with a bribe by the police?
Agbalowomeri, the corrupt establishment officer in 'The Incorruptible Judge', does what when he's caught with a bribe by the police?
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In 'A Chained Tomb', who informs Uze of his mother's death?
In 'A Chained Tomb', who informs Uze of his mother's death?
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What year was 'The Second Chance' by Nyemgi Koin first published?
What year was 'The Second Chance' by Nyemgi Koin first published?
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In 'Mother's Choice', what Christy Essien Igbokwe song does Junior perform with the other Nigerians at his school's cultural night?
In 'Mother's Choice', what Christy Essien Igbokwe song does Junior perform with the other Nigerians at his school's cultural night?
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In 'An African Night's Entertainment', what is the name of the man Abu Bakir has sworn to take revenge on for stealing the woman he was supposed to marry?
In 'An African Night's Entertainment', what is the name of the man Abu Bakir has sworn to take revenge on for stealing the woman he was supposed to marry?
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