Ethiopian Literature MCQ Questions Answers 4 for Practice

46. Which Ethiopian writer is known for the play "Telfo Be Kissie"?

1. Mengistu Lemma
2. Baalu Girma
3. Dinaw Mengestu
4. Maaza Mengiste

47. The Ethiopian manuscript "Degua" is associated with:

1. Historical chronicles
2. Religious hymns
3. Poetry
4. Secular stories

48. Which Ethiopian novel depicts the 1974 Ethiopian Revolution?

1. "The Shadow King"
2. "Oromay"
3. "Notes from the Hyena's Belly"
4. "Addis Ababa Noir"

49. Ethiopian folktales often feature which animal as a trickster?

1. Lion
2. Hyena
3. Monkey
4. Hare

50. The Ethiopian text "Synaxarium" is also known as:

1. The Lives of Saints
2. Ethiopian Canon
3. The Church Manual
4. Book of Faith

51. Ethiopian Amharic novels began appearing in the:

1. 15th century
2. 18th century
3. Early 20th century
4. Late 20th century

52. Who wrote the novel "Tower in the Sky"?

1. Hiwot Teffera
2. Maaza Mengiste
3. Dinaw Mengestu
4. Baalu Girma

53. Ethiopian poetry often uses "Wax and Gold" to express:

1. Political messages
2. Religious sentiments
3. Hidden truths
4. All of the above

54. Which Ethiopian playwright is famous for his satirical works?

1. Mengistu Lemma
2. Baalu Girma
3. Dinaw Mengestu
4. Nega Mezlekia

55. The Ethiopian literary text "Kebra Nagast" plays a key role in the identity of which community?

1. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians
2. Rastafarians
3. Both
4. Neither

56. The "Fetha Nagast" is primarily a work on:

1. History
2. Religious law
3. Poetry
4. Agriculture

57. Ethiopian oral poetry is often accompanied by which traditional instrument?

1. Masinko
2. Kirar
3. Begena
4. All of the above

58. Which Ethiopian saint is known for his contributions to Ge'ez literature?

1. Abba Giyorgis
2. Saint Yared
3. Abba Samuel
4. Tekle Haymanot

59. What is the primary theme of the "Kebra Nagast"?

1. Ethiopian history
2. Origin of the Solomonic dynasty
3. Religious practices
4. Folk tales

60. Which Ethiopian city is renowned for preserving ancient manuscripts?

1. Gondar
2. Lalibela
3. Axum
4. Debre Libanos