Year 11 Literature Quiz.
Here are 10 multiple-choice and 10 essay questions based on the play “Let
Me Die Alone” by John K. Kargbo:
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Where is the setting of the play “Let Me Die Alone”?
A. Freetown and Bo
B. Senehun and Moyamba
C. Lagos and Abuja
D. Accra and Kumasi
2. What position does Yoko aspire to in the play?
A. Governor
B. Chief Warrior
C. Chiefdom Ruler
D. Colonial Governor’s Assistant
3. Who were directly involved in the deaths of Gbanya and Jeneba?
A. Ndapi and Lansana
B. Musa and Lamboi
C. Yoko and Jilo
D. The Colonial Governor and the Messenger
4. Why does Gbanya fear the arrival of the Colonial Governor?
A. He has a premonition of his own death
B. He has been involved in human sacrifices
C. He fears losing his throne
D. He dislikes the Colonial Governor
5. What does Yoko do to prove her innocence regarding Jeneba’s
disappearance?
A. She pleads with the people to believe her
B. She consults the Poro cult for justice
C. She confesses to the Colonial Governor
D. She surrenders herself to be tried
6. What ultimate decision does Yoko make at the end of the play?
A. She escapes to a distant land
B. She marries the Colonial Governor
C. She commits suicide
D. She overthrows Musa and Lamboi
7. What does the “Bofima” charm symbolize in the play?
A. Friendship and loyalty
B. Betrayal and treachery
C. Power and prosperity
D. Misfortune and curse
8. Who does Musa threaten to expose if he does not join Lamboi’s
conspiracy?
A. Ndapi
B. Yoko
C. Lansana
D. Musa’s involvement in human sacrifices
9. What event convinces the villagers that Yoko is innocent?
A. Her confession to the Poro cult
B. The discovery of Jeneba’s mutilated body
C. The intervention of the Colonial Governor
D. The testimony of Musa and Lamboi
10. What is the significance of the Poro society in the play?
A. It represents colonial power
B. It acts as a symbol of authority and tradition
C. It shows the importance of modern education
D. It stands for the cultural decline of Senehun
Essay Questions
1. Analyze the theme of betrayal as portrayed in “Let Me Die Alone.” Use
examples from the play to support your answer.
2. Discuss the role of the Poro society in the play. How does it influence
the characters’ actions and decisions?
3. Evaluate Yoko’s leadership qualities. What challenges did she face, and
how did she handle them?
4. Explain the significance of Jeneba’s death in the play. How does it serve
as a turning point for Yoko and the other characters?
5. How does the play reflect the cultural and traditional practices of the
Mende society? Give specific examples.
6. Examine the character of Lamboi and his role in the events leading to
the deaths of Gbanya and Jeneba.
7. Discuss the impact of colonial presence as portrayed in “Let Me Die
Alone.” How does it affect the characters and their society?
8. What does Yoko’s decision to commit suicide reveal about her
character and her struggles as a leader?
9. Compare and contrast the characters of Yoko and Gbanya. How do
their leadership styles differ?
10. What is the significance of the play’s title, “Let Me Die Alone”?
How does it relate to the themes of power, betrayal, and identity?
