The Palm-Wine Drinkard - Themes and Style Quiz

What is an example of magical realism in Amos Tutuola's The Palm-Wine Drinkard?

Question Answer Choices The protagonist's ability to fly without wings The appearance of talking animals guiding the protagonist The protagonist's journey to Deads' Town, the land of the dead The protagonist's transformation into a tree

What initiates the protagonist's journey in The Palm-Wine Drinkard?

Question Answer Choices The loss of his father's wealth. The destruction of his village. The disappearance of his wife. The death of his tapster.

What style is The Palm-Wine Drinkard written in?

Question Answer Choices Historical fiction Science fiction Folktale Autobiography

What does Amos Tutuola's use of magical realism in The Palm-Wine Drinkard highlight?

Question Answer Choices The importance of nature in African folklore The close links in traditional African cultures between the living and the dead The journey of self-discovery The struggle between good and evil

What does the magical egg initially do for the protagonist's village?

Question Answer Choices Cures a disease. Helps end a famine. Brings wealth to the village. Builds new homes.

What is The Palm-Wine Drinkard based on?

Question Answer Choices Yoruba oral tradition Zulu mythology Igbo oral tradition Swahili folklore

What elements commonly found in folktales are present in The Palm-Wine Drinkard?

Question Answer Choices Romance, modern-day settings, realistic dialogue Realistic events, historical figures, factual accuracy Science, technology, futuristic settings Magic, a quest, hardships, gods and monsters, heroes and villains

What literary techniques does Tutuola use in The Palm-Wine Drinkard?

Question Answer Choices Foreshadowing, flashback, and allegory Hyperbole, drama, and repetition Imagery, alliteration, and personification Metaphor, irony, and symbolism

What color is everything in Red-Town in The Palm-Wine Drinkard?

Question Answer Choices Green Yellow Blue Red

What lesson does the protagonist learn from failing to find his tapster?

Question Answer Choices That death is irreversible. That magic can solve problems. That wealth is fleeting. That love conquers all.