The Road - Symbolism Quiz

What is one of Ogun's roles in Yoruba religion mentioned in Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices The creation of rain. The protection of harvests. The prevention of traffic accidents. The guidance of lost souls.

Who is the god that presides over the road in Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices Ogun Yemoja Obatala Esu

What is the fate of those who make it to the end of the road in Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices They reach a safe haven. They gain freedom. Death is waiting for them. They find enlightenment.

Who acts as the god's agent in Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices Say Toko Kid The Driver Murano The Professor

Who dies while masquerading as Ogun in Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices Murano The Driver Say Toko Kid The Professor

Who is killed at the end of Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices The Professor Ogun Say Toko Kid Murano

What happens to Say Toko Kid after he kills the Professor in Wole Soyinka's play The Road?

Question Answer Choices He is arrested. He is also killed. He escapes. He takes over the Professor's role.

What does Soyinka's depiction of the road suggest about the nature of death in The Road?

Question Answer Choices Death can be avoided with caution. Only the wicked face death. Death is a rare occurrence. Many die prematurely, but everyone dies in the end.

In Wole Soyinka's play The Road, what does the road symbolize?

Question Answer Choices The path human beings take through life, which inevitably leads to death. The pursuit of material wealth and societal status. The struggle between good and evil in human nature. The journey towards enlightenment and self-discovery.