SHS General Literature: Nightfall In Soweto Questions With Answers

SHS General Literature: Nightfall In Soweto Questions – Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali

Nightfall In Soweto Questions

SHS General Literature: Nightfall In Soweto Questions – Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali.

Run yourself through these literature questions for Senior High Schools. The questions consist of 20 multiple choice questions from Night in Soweto, a poem written by Oswald Mbuiseni.

These questions are WASSCE standards and so, solving them gives you upper hand over those who don’t get to see them.

Find below the 20 SHS General Literature Questions

1. What is the primary setting of “Nightfall In Soweto”?

   A) Cape Town

   B) Johannesburg

   C) Durban

   D) Pretoria

2. Who is the author of “Nightfall In Soweto”?

   A) Nelson Mandela

   B) Chinua Achebe

   C) Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali

   D) Nadine Gordimer

3. What literary genre does “Nightfall In Soweto” belong to?

   A) Science Fiction

   B) Romance

   C) Poetry

   D) Mystery

4. The poem “Nightfall In Soweto” primarily addresses which social issue?

   A) Racial segregation

   B) Environmental pollution

   C) Economic inequality

   D) Political corruption

5. What is the significance of nightfall in the poem?

   A) It symbolizes hope and freedom.

   B) It represents darkness and despair.

   C) It marks the beginning of a new day.

   D) It is unrelated to the poem’s themes.

6. Who is the central figure in “Nightfall In Soweto”?

   A) A teacher

   B) A soldier

   C) A child

   D) A miner

7. What does the phrase “cruel suns” in the poem refer to?

   A) Oppressive political leaders

   B) Harsh working conditions

   C) Scorching weather

   D) Unbearable sadness

8. Which literary device is commonly used in “Nightfall In Soweto”?

   A) Alliteration

   B) Irony

   C) Metaphor

   D) Foreshadowing

9. What does the poet express about the people in Soweto in the poem?

   A) They are content with their lives.

   B) They are filled with anger and frustration.

   C) They are indifferent to their surroundings.

   D) They are unaware of their hardships.

10. What is the tone of the poem “Nightfall In Soweto”?

    A) Optimistic

    B) Melancholic

    C) Humorous

    D) Romantic

11. In the line “Darkness settles on rooftops and walls,” what does the darkness symbolize in the poem?

    A) Desperation

    B) Hope

    C) Enlightenment

    D) Joy

12. “The child turns to his mother with the noiseless hunger of an old man.” What does this line suggest about the child’s condition in Soweto?

    A) The child is well-fed and content.

    B) The child is suffering from malnutrition.

    C) The child is noisy and playful.

    D) The child is eager to learn from his mother.

13. What is the significance of the line “A lamp in my hand, I approach your home” in the poem?

    A) The speaker is offering help to someone in need.

    B) The speaker is searching for their own home.

    C) The speaker is visiting a friend or loved one.

    D) The speaker is expressing fear of the dark.

14. “A man sleeps like a corpse” – Which literary device is used in this line?

    A) Simile

    B) Metaphor

    C) Personification

    D) Alliteration

15. What is the central theme conveyed by the stanza that begins with “Darkness falls in Soweto”?     A) The beauty of the night

    B) The struggles and hardships of life in Soweto

    C) The celebration of cultural traditions

    D) The hope for a better future

16. “The young wife sings love songs to her husband” – What is the mood created by this line?

    A) Joyful and romantic

    B) Sad and mournful

    C) Anxious and fearful

    D) Angry and resentful

17. In the stanza that starts with “The sun shall rise again, my friend,” what message is the poet trying to convey?

    A) The inevitability of a brighter future

    B) The hopelessness of the present situation

    C) The importance of friendship

    D) The need to take action for change

18. What is the significance of the repetition of the word “night” in the poem?

    A) It emphasizes the passage of time.

    B) It highlights the beauty of the night sky.

    C) It symbolizes the darkness of life in Soweto.

    D) It represents the various phases of the day.

19. “And fear slides over your flesh like cold rain.” – What does this line suggest about the emotional state of the people in Soweto?

    A) They are fearless and confident.

    B) They are anxious and scared.

    C) They are indifferent to fear.

    D) They are joyful despite their fear.

20. What effect does the use of vivid imagery in the poem have on the reader?

    A) It makes the poem difficult to understand.

    B) It helps the reader visualize the scenes and emotions.

    C) It creates a sense of confusion.

    D) It detracts from the overall message of the poem.

The answers to the multiple-choice questions

Now, compare your answers with ours and score yourself. I urge you not to go through the answers before touching on the questions. you can write out your answers in an exercise book and later compare with the ones below.

1. B) Johannesburg

2. C) Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali

3. C) Poetry

4. A) Racial segregation

5. B) It represents darkness and despair.

6. D) A miner

7. B) Harsh working conditions

8. C) Metaphor

9. B) They are filled with anger and frustration.

10. B) Melancholic

11. B) Hope

12. B) The child is suffering from malnutrition.

13. C) The speaker is visiting a friend or loved one.

14. A) Simile

15. B) The struggles and hardships of life in Soweto

16. A) Joyful and romantic

17. A) The inevitability of a brighter future

18. A) It emphasizes the passage of time.

19. B) They are anxious and scared.

20. B) It helps the reader visualize the scenes and emotions.

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