THE SAINT – TADE ADEGBINDI 1. What is the most potent propaganda in the history of politics according to Madame Tooke? A. promises B. lies C. schemes D. propaganda E. interior motives 2. For how long has the government been owing teachers’ salaries and allowance? A. five months B. one year C. 3 months D. two months E. 2 years 3. Who are the pacesetters according to madame Tooke? A. teachers B. religious leaders C. students D. parents E. political leaders 4. How many outstanding miracles have Ladepo performed according to Mope? A. unspecified B. five thousand C. two thousand D. three hundred E. none 5. Whom does Mope refer to as the saint? A. Chief Dalemo B. Aremu C. Ladepo D. Bisi E. Baba Agba 6. Aremu hates the following about the city except: A. light B. food C. people D. cars E. none of the above 7. What occupation is similar to that of Ifa Priest according to Iyalobi? A. pastor B. medical doctor C. engineer D. soothsayer E. healer 8. For how long has Aremu been separated from his parents? A. five years B. two years C. three years D. four years E. a few years 9. What is Ladepo’s initial occupation? A. oratory B. counselling C. teaching D. pastoring E. philosopher 10. ‘‘…You want to spend your life in perpetual ignorance?’’ Who said this? A. Ladepo B. Aremu C. Baba Agba D. Madam Tooke 11. ‘‘…You want to spend your life in perpetual ignorance?’’ To whom was this directed? E. Mope A. Ladepo B. Aremu C. Baba Agba D. Madam Tooke E. Mope 12. ‘‘…You want to spend your life in perpetual ignorance?’’ Ignorance in this sentence is a symbolism for _______________ A. village life B. lack of education C. darkness D. locality E. backwardness 13. …Why does he come to Alabata if it is true that the city can provide everything a man needs? Why does he bother to carry the yams, the garri and the antelopes to the city if the city can provide enough? He is a teacher and reads books every day, yet he comes here and borrows money from Baba Agba… Who said this? A. Madame Tooke B. Baba Agba C. Ladepo 14. Who is referred to as Kongila? A. Ajala B. the contractor C. Aremu D. Aremu E. Iya Olobi D. the politician E. the soldier 15. Which of the characters does not want people asking him about his wealth? A. The contractor B. The politician C. the banker D. the priest widow E. The 16. …he is now richer than the bank… This can be an example of what part of speech? A. simile B. personification C. irony D. hyperbole E. metaphor 17. Who is the man in white agbada? A. kongila B. the politician C. Ajala 18. Who is referred to as a man of godless tricks? A. the soldier B. esu C. the trickster god D. Aremu D. the politician E. the banker E. Ladepo 19. What did Baba Agba promise Aremu? A. He promised to teach him the Ifa corpus. B. He promised to empower him. C. He promised to teach him how to make sacrifices to the gods. D. He promised to make prayers to the gods. E. He promised to teach him the wisdom of the gods 20. Who can be trickish at times? A. the gods B. politicians C. soldiers D. the trickster god E. esu 21. Who hates tricks? A. the gods B. Aremu C. Baba Agba D. Orunmila E. Iya Olobi 22. According to Ladepo, what is the worst of human problems? A. servitude B. wickedness C. ignorance D. selfishness E. darkness 23. According to Ladepo, how does one conquer ignorance? A. by reading B. by fighting justly C. by seeking out the truth D. by arguing in court E. by going to school 24. ‘..Don’t worry and be patient. You’ll grow up to be a better talker. I know. I know..’ 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Who said this? A. Baba Agba B. Ladepo C. Iya Olobi D. Mope E. Aremu Act one has how many scenes? A. three B. five C. six D. four E. one …I am fed up with this profession… Who said this? A. Ladepo B. Mope C. principal D. Madam Tooke E. Aremu In what way do law makers make more money? A. wasting time B. collecting bribery C. perfidy D. through sales of indulgence E. through retraction of law suits What profession is being referred to in number 26? A. priesthood B. buying and selling C. teaching D. counselling E. management To Ladepo, parents are __________. A. the real parents of their children B. mere biological sources of students’ existences C. guardians D. moulders of future E. counsellors To Ladepo, the real people who nurture children are ______________ A. parents B. guardians C. teachers D. school admins E. religious leaders The first person responsible for the hardship teachers experience? A. religious leaders B. soldiers C. legislators D. politicians E. the judiciary To Mope, why do people call a certain law unjust? A. The law is improperly executed. B. The law appeals to injustice C. The law service the common good 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. D. The law fails to pass through proper channels E. The law fails to boost our own interest. What constitutes an unjust situation? A. When the government promotes anarchy. B. When the government acts unjustly C. When the government formulates repressive laws D. When the government detracts from the interest of the people. E. When the government become silent on national issues The first person responsible for the hardship teachers experience? A. law makers B. political leaders C. judiciary D. soldiers E. religious leaders The following constitute an unjust law except? A. Unjust laws detract from the basic tenets upon which the state is erected. B. Unjust laws tend to encourage the violation of citizens’ rights. C. Unjust laws fail to guarantee right to the dignity of the human person. D. Unjust laws prevent the oppressed citizens from seeking litigation against injustice E. Unjust laws violate the emotional convictions of the individual. What terrible measures should be taken against unjust laws? A. protests and demonstrations B. protests and law suits C. rebellion and revolution D. rebellion and violent protest E. revolution and reactionary According to the text, why do you think they are considered terrible measures? A. They are destructive and ineffective B. They effect change violently C. They are both constructive and destructive D. They are destructive E. They are provocative and evocative What does Ladepo suggest against unjust laws? A. civil acts B. peaceful protest C. civil disobedience D. aggressive demonstration E. violent protest What is the bone of contention in Ladepo’s discussion in Act one Scene one? A. the evils of unjust laws B. corrupt political leaders C. failed government D. the plight of teachers E. the solution towards repressive laws ‘‘A foolish man saves his money in banks, a wise man keeps his money with God…’’ To whom was this statement directed? A. chief Dantata B. Chief Ajala C. Chief Dalemo D. Mr. Effiong E. The minister 41. How the Ladepo receive from the chief? A. 350, 000 B. 20, 000 C. 1, 000, 000 D. 50, 000 42. How much did the chief give his daughter? A. 20, 000 B. 10, 000 C. 5, 000 D. 60, 000 43. What does Ladepo suggest against unjust laws? A. civil acts B. civil protest C. revolution D. aggressive demonstration E. constant petitions E. 100,000 E. 2000 44. According to Ladepo, what subject or course of study influences man against God? A. theocracy B. theology C. philosophy D. science E. scientology 45. Who is an anti-christ, an enemy of God? A. a theologian B. a theogonist C. a philosopher D. scientist E. scientologist 46. ‘‘He is a woman clothed in woman’s skin’’. Who is being referred to here? A Chief Dalemo B. Mr Kasali C. Madam Tooke D. Mope E. Fawolu 47. ‘‘…Those days have shrunk my stomach?’’ What days is being referred to here? A. days of hard labour B. days of tranquillity C. days of hardship D. days of dire need E. days of intense hunger 48. …Those days have shrunk my stomach so much so that it cannot hold so much food. What a comparison: I wanted to eat much and I had little money; now, I have enough food but my stomach cannot take much…Who said this? A. Mope B. Madam Tooke C. Ajihun D. Iya Olobi E. Bisi 49. Who is Mope? A. Madam Tooke’s cousin B. Ladepo’s wife C. Chief Dalemo’s concubine D. Mr Kasali’s partner E. A reverend’s wife 50. What is the most potent propaganda in the history of politics according to Madame Tooke? A. promises B. unrequisite care C. lies D. black mail E. tricks 51. In how many years has he performed all these outstanding miracles? A. 12yrs B. 5yrs C. 7yrs D. 10yrs E. 15yrs 52. In relation to Ladepo’s character in the play, the title ‘The Saint’ will be considered__________ A. indirect B. antithetical C. anecdotal D. satirical E. ironical 53. …I think the piquancy of a man’s holiness should be viewed in terms of his achievements and how thorough he is able to influence the high and the low… Who said this? A. Mope B. Jimi C. Ladepo D. Madam Tooke E. Aremu 54. Who is referred to as orator and lawyer? A. Jimi B. Ladepo C. Aremu D. Kasali E. Baba Agba 55. Who is referred to an infidel’s daughter? .A. Ifegbemi B. Sangowunmi C. Bisi D. Fabunmi E. Ifakemi 56. When confronted over his relationship with the infidel’s, Aremu accused his father of the following except: A. infringements of rights B. unhealthy discrimination C. gender bias D. religious intolerance E. selfishness 57. Ladepo has a friend who lives in London. His name is ____________ A. Rev. Harry B. Rev. Fergusson C. Rev. Marshall D. Rev. Ken-west E. Rev. Jacob 58. Act two has how many scenes? A. 2 B. 5 C. 3 D. 1 E. 6 59. Who breaks the news of Baba Agba’s death to Ladepo? A. Atiba B. Adetoun C. Ajihun D. Bolade E. Yele 60. What killed Baba Agba? A. cardiac arrest B. stroke 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. C. heart problem D. hypertension E. arthritis How old was Baba Agba? A. 70 B. 85 C. 75 D. 65 E. 90 Who is referred to an engineer in the text? A. Jimi B. Toye C. Yele D. Bolade E. Kasali Who is referred to a civil servant in the text? A. Atiba B. Toye C. Badejo D. Kasali E. Jimi Who are traders? A. Yele and Badejo B. Atiba and Toye C. Atiba and Yele D. Yele and Badejo E. Toye and Badejo ‘‘Others are different… Toye, you know, is an engineer. Atiba is a civil servant. Yele and Badejo are traders…can you see the difference? I am a pastor… Why does Ladepo say this? A. To show that his profession is more prestigious than the rests B. To show that he is dexterous C. To show that his profession is resourceful D. To disabuse their minds from such judgments E. To remark the disadvantages of such unhealthy comparison Who is referred to as the jobless graduate? A. Yele B. Musa C. Effiong D. Bala E. Bolade Who left Awka, Anambra state with just fifty naira notes? A. Effiong B. Charles C. Emeka D. Jude E. Nnanna Who worked as a bartender? A. Yele B. Bala C. Effiong D. Jimi E. Bolade What is the meaning of the phrase ‘‘racist neurosis’’ A. A discriminatory mental attitude that causes violent actions between different races B. A type of mental disorder that causes racial discrimination C. Racism from psychiatric illness D. Ethnic complexes from an emotional disorder E. A form of neurosis caused by permanent psychological trauma Who is referred to Kafir in Bala’s speech? A. a Muslim B. an atheist C. a Christian D. a catholicist E. a non-conformist What does it mean to die by the noose? A. To die by decapitation B. To die by incarceration C. To die by castration D. To die by hanging E. To die by conflagration According to Bala, the killings of Christians are rather __________ than _____________. A. political than religious B. ethnical than political C. religious than tribal D. discriminatory than tribal E. sectional than patriotic ‘‘…This is a Bar’be…’’ Who said this? A. Musa B. Suleiman C. Bala D. Jaga E. Alimi ‘‘…This is a Bar’be…’’ Who is a Bar’be? A. a Christian B. a Moslem C. an atheist D. a loner E. a free thinker ‘‘…This is a Bar’be…’’ Who is the statement directed to? A. an evangelist B a pastor C. an atheist D. a Moslem E. a catechist 76. How much was decided would be contributed for the burial ceremony of Ladepo’s father? A. 70, 000 B. 65, 000 C. 50, 000 D. 40, 000 E. 1000, 000 77. ‘‘Your pastor had to fight his way to God through howls and storms?’’ What figure of speech is used here? A. synecdoche B. innuendo C. sarcasm D. metonymy E. personification 78. ‘‘How many times did Ladepo try to win Baba Agba’s heart to Christ?’’ A. 6 times B. 7 times C. 5 times D. 3 times E. 2 times 79. …devotion overrides emotion… Who said this? A. Bala B. Effiong C. Baba Agba D. Jimi E. Ladepo 80. Acts Three has how many scenes? A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. 2 E. 1 81. What’s a yellow press? A. A corrupt press B. A press sponsored by the government C. A press with attractive cover but a disappointing content D. A press that is independent and speaks the truth E. A press support by anti-government agencies 82. Who is called a parasite in the drama? A. Bisi B. Alamutu C. Fawolu D. Madam Tooke E. Yele 83. ‘‘…She is a cheat…’’ Who is referred to as a cheat? A. The principal B. Alamutu C. Madam Tooke D. Ajihun E. Bisi 84. ‘‘like everyone else! Nobody does the right thing these days. Government masses. Employers. Employees. Teachers. Students…Nobody does the right thing!’’ Who said this? A. the principal B. Ladepo C. Baba Agba D. Bolade E. Madam Tooke 85. ‘‘…That’s true: everyone is always out to deceive every other person… Well, what is the news?’’ Who said this? A. Mope B. Chief Dalemo C. Kasali D. the teacher E. Jimi 86. ‘‘…Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown…’’ What figure of speech is this? A. synecdoche B. paronym C. simile D. metaphor E. irony 87. ‘‘…Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown…’’ Who said this? A. Mope B. Madam Tooke C. Kasali D. Bala E.Bisi 88. ‘‘Does it then mean that…that God sometimes does evil to arrive at some good?’’ Who said this? Who said this? A. the pastor B. the priest C. the minister D. the conductor E. reverend 89. ‘‘Does it then mean that…that God sometimes does evil to arrive at some good?’’ Who said this? Why does this person say this? A. The person’s contender was assassinated. B. The person’s contender was black mailed. C. The person’s contender was imprisoned. D. The person’s contender ran mad. E. The person’s contender was abducted. 90. What is the name of the person’s contender? A. Mr Thomas B. Mr Agwu C. Mr Charles D. Prof. Lami E. Dr Danjuma 91. What is the first philosophy Aremu learnt? A. to seek native intelligence B. to embrace wisdom C. to seek and search for philosophy D. to question all things E. to be wary of judging all cases 92. ‘‘…as bad as burning the state archives…’’ What is compared to the state archives? A. fetish materials B. the people’s property C. government treasury D. Baba agba’s money E. Iya Olobi’s property 93. ‘‘…No peace can be found between the hammer and the anvil…’’ What figure of speech is used here? A. metonymy B. metaphor C. irony D. synecdoche E. personification 94. ‘‘…Take from the west what is good...’’ Who said this? A. Ladepo B. Alamutu C. Jimi D. Aremu E. Baba Agba 95. ‘‘…It is only a fool who does not honour his root and respect the wisdom of his forefathers…’’ Who said this? A. Baba Agba B. Fawolu C. Jimi D. Alamutu E. Aremu 96. Which part of the Odu refers to diligence and self-development? A. Ogbe-Ate B. Oturupon-meji C. Ogbe-Ogunda D. Oturupon-merin E. Osa-meji 97. Which part of the Odu refers to relativity in knowledge acquisition? A. Ogbe-Ate B. Oturupon-meji C. Ogbe-Ogunda D. Oturupon-merin E. Osa-meji 98. What verse did the Ifa priest recite? A. Ogbe-Ate B. Oturupon-meji C. Ogbe-Ogunda D. Oturupon-merin E. Osa-meji 99. What type of Ifa priest is Alamutu? A. a proselyte B. an anchorite C. a charlatan D. a pariah E. a devout 100. An English word that can replace the Ifa ‘‘odu’’ is ________ A. corpus B. incantation C. spell D. oratory E. oralorics 101. Acts five has how many scenes? A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 1 E. 7 102. ‘‘…growing in power than his creator! But we can stop him. We can stop him from digging a wider gulf between us and our son..’’ Whom or what does ‘him’ refer to here? A. Alamutu B. corruption C. faith D. religion E. Fawolu 103. The use of the word ‘‘Frankenstein’’ in the text can be said to be a/an ________ A. allusion B. anecdote C. reference D. emphasis E. fallacy 104. Who and who ran away with Ladepo’s 5 million naira? A. Jimi and Bala B. Bolade and Effiong C. Yele and Effiong D. Bisi and Mope E. Effiong and Bala 105. The following can be said about the stranger except____________ A. She is travelling B. She works in Ibadan C. Her husband is court clerk D. She needed financial assistance E. She was called a godless whore 106. Where does Ladepo live? A. Ilesha B. Ibadan C. Oyo state D. Osun E. Lagos 107. The settings of the play include the following places except: A. Lagos B. Ife C. Ibadan D. Alabata E. London 108. Who is rumour to speak with herbs and the spirits? A. Alamutu B. Baba agba C. Fawolu D. Jimi E. Ladepo 109. Who is said to have been blown away by aja? A. Alamutu B. Baba agba C. Fawolu D. Jimi E. Ladepo 110. Who is said to have been jailed twice for drug trafficking? A. Adetoun’s father B. Bisi’s father C. Alamutu D. Bolade E. Chief Dalemo 111. ‘‘_______________ would not play a dirty trick with me. He is on my side…’’ Who is being referred to here? A. Lagelu B. Effiong C. the politician D. Latopa E. the stranger 112. Yes, Baba Agba said it all, ‘‘Your father can now perform wonders in the city!’’ What literary device is used here? A. allusion B. flash back C. apostrophe D. stream of consciousness E. pun 113. ‘‘…I think truth needs a soldier…’’What figure of speech is used predominantly here? A. apostrophe B. personification C. pathetic fallacy D. irony E. alliteration 114. ‘‘…We will hide, and crawl and crouch..’’ What figure of speech is used here? A. climax B. simile C. zeugma D. anti-climax E. assonance 115. Ladepo’s death is caused through a ______________ A. suicide B. car accident C. public execution D. death by handing E. public shame 116. The name of Adetoun’s father is ____________________ A. Ajala B. Yele C. Alamu D. Salako E. Ifada 117. Based on the text, what is the meaning of Aja? A. dog B. whirl wind C. hyena D. an elf E. a demon 118. Where did Ladepo’s car crash into_____________ A. Lagos-Ibadan express way B. Kukoyi forest C. Asejire Dam D. Ore E. Maple Lodge 119. Another name for Esu is __________ A. Orunmila B. agbari C. latopa D. Kawolu E. devil 120. The car Ladepo drove to see Fawolu is a _________ A. Mercedes Benz B. Toyota Camry C. Peugeot D. Corolla E. Golf 121. To Aremu, Ladepo’s death is a ____________ A. an act of God B. a public disaster C. suicide D. coincidence E. nemesis 122. ‘‘Too bad. A highly-priced saint!’’ This statement is considered_________________ A. euphemistic B. allegorical C. sarcastic D. metaphorical E. ironical 123. Whom does Adetoun refer to as the true saint? A. Aremu B. Baba Agba C. religious leaders D. Fawolu E. Iya Olobi 124. Who is said to have become the real saint? A. Aremu B. Baba Agba C. religious leaders D. Fawolu E. Iya Olobi 125. Who deserves to be called the saint according to Ladepo? A. Aremu B. Baba Agba C. religious leaders D. Fawolu E. Iya Olobi 126. Who is baba agba? A. Ladepo’s grand father B. Aremu’s father B. Ladepo’s father C. Aremu’s cousin E. Yele’s gradnfather 127. How many acts are in the text? A. 4 B. 6 C. 5 D. 3 E. 2 128. The first impression Aremu has about Fawolu is _____________ A. a true ifa priest B. a false prophet C. a wise man D. a man of great cunning E. a fox 129. Who is referred to as the fox? A. Baba agba B. kongila C. the politician D. the soldier E. the minister 130. Who is referred to as a lion? A. Baba agba B. the pastor C. the politician D. the soldier E. the ifa priest Theory 1. Does any character deserve the title, ‘The Saint’ from the drama text? Give reasons for your answer. 2. ‘‘Sadly, religion has been the bearer of tragedy in spite of its doctrine of love and brotherhood’’. Is religion to be blamed for the tragedy that befalls humanity or man? Write an essay to either support or oppose that statement.
