Chinua Achebe Obsessed Quiz: 20 Questions to prove your obsession

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic who is regarded as the dominant figure of modern African literature.

Are you a true Chinua Achebe expert? Find out with this difficult quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of topics, it's not for the casual fan. Only the most dedicated Chinua Achebe enthusiasts will be able to answer them all correctly. Get to know yourself better.

Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic who is regarded as the dominant figure of modern African literature.

Are you a true Chinua Achebe expert? Find out with this difficult quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of topics, it's not for the casual fan. Only the most dedicated Chinua Achebe enthusiasts will be able to answer them all correctly. Get to know yourself better.

What is the birthplace of Chinua Achebe?

Ogidi, Anambra
Onitsha
Boston
Akure

Chinua Achebe was born in Ogidi, Anambra, Nigeria.
Ogidi is an Igbo town, the headquarters of Idemili North Local Government area, Anambra State, Nigeria.

When was Chinua Achebe born?

Nov 16, 1930
Nov 27, 1932
Nov 4, 1933
Apr 28, 1929

Which award did Chinua Achebe receive in 1994?

Peace Prize Of The German Publishers' And Booksellers' Association
St. Louis Literary Award
International Booker Prize
International Nonino Prize

Chinua Achebe received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

International Booker Prize (2007)
Peace Prize Of The German Publishers' And Booksellers' Association (2002)
St. Louis Literary Award (1999)
International Nonino Prize (1994)
Lotus Prize For Literature (1975)

When was Chinua Achebe awarded the St. Louis Literary Award?

2000
2001
1994
1999

Chinua Achebe received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

International Booker Prize (2007)
Peace Prize Of The German Publishers' And Booksellers' Association (2002)
St. Louis Literary Award (1999)
International Nonino Prize (1994)
Lotus Prize For Literature (1975)

Which of the following images shows Chinua Achebe?

Who was Chinua Achebe influenced by?

Friedrich Schiller
Okey Ndibe
Michel De Montaigne
Horace

Chinua Achebe was influenced by Okey Ndibe.
Okechukwu "Okey" Ndibe is a novelist, political columnist, and essayist of Igbo ethnicity.

When did Chinua Achebe die?

Jul 3, 2020
Sep 10, 1979
Jan 1, 1991
Mar 21, 2013

On Mar 21, 2013, Chinua Achebe passed away at the age of 82.

Where did Chinua Achebe die?

Moscow
Enugu
Lagos
Boston

Chinua Achebe passed away in Boston (United States Of America).
Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the Northeastern United States.

Which nation is Chinua Achebe a citizen of?

United States Of America
Kyrgyzstan
Israel
Nigeria

Which of the following has been Chinua Achebe's employer?

Carnegie Institute Of Technology
Michigan Technological University
University Of Nigeria
Brown University

Chinua Achebe's list of employers include:

Brown University
University Of Nigeria

Which of the following are notable works of Chinua Achebe?
(Select 2 answers)

Things Fall Apart
Arrow Of God
The Palm-Wine Drinkard
The Canterville Ghost

Notable works of Chinua Achebe include:

Things Fall Apart
No Longer At Ease
Arrow Of God
A Man Of The People
Anthills Of The Savannah

Where did Chinua Achebe receive their education?
(Select 2 answers)

University Of Michigan
International Writing Program
University Of London
University Of Ibadan

Chinua Achebe was educated are the following institutions:

University Of London
University Of Ibadan
Government College Umuahia

Could you tell me which of the following organizations Chinua Achebe has belonged to?
(Select 2 answers)

Verseweavers Poetry Society
Faraday Society
Modern Language Association
Royal Society Of Literature

The following organizations have been among those that Chinua Achebe has been a part of:

Title	Image
Modern Language Association
American Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Royal Society Of Literature

Can you tell where Chinua Achebe is buried?

Nigeria
Ogidi, Anambra
Army Cemetery
Luanda

Chinua Achebe was buried in Ogidi, Anambra , Idemili NorthNigeria. Ogidi is an Igbo town, the headquarters of Idemili North Local Government area, Anambra State, Nigeria.

What is/was Chinua Achebe's political party?

People's Movement For The Liberation Of Angola
Military Dictatorship
National Party Of Nigeria
People's Redemption Party

Chinua Achebe was a member of People's Redemption Party between 1981 and 1983.
The People's Redemption Party is a social democratic political party in Nigeria.

Chinua Achebe was nominated for the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize award.
Is this true or false?

True
False

Chinua Achebe was nominated for the following awards:

Booker Prize
Neustadt International Prize For Literature
Neustadt International Prize For Literature

Chinua Achebe is or has been married to Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
Is this true or false?

False
True

Christie Chinwe Okoli-Achebe is or was Chinua Achebe's spouse.

Could you select Chinua Achebe's most well-known occupations?
(Select 2 answers)

Business Executive
Musicologist
Novelist
Children's Writer

What was the underlying reason for Chinua Achebe's passing?

Pancreatic Cancer
Kidney Failure
Diabetes
Disease

How many children does Chinua Achebe have?

7
5
3
4

Chinua Achebe has 4 child/children.

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