Leki Jackson-Bourke:
Playwright, Writer, Actor, Inaugural emerging Pasifka writer in Residence Niuean, Samoan, Tongan Quiz Article
Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
What did Leki dream of becoming when he was younger?
a) A doctor
b) A palaeontologist
c) A lawyer
d) A teacher
What is Leki’s ethnicity?
a) Maori
b) Tongan-Niuean-Samoan
c) Asian
d) European
What kind of plays does Leki write?
a) Comedies
b) Historical dramas
c) Thrillers
d) Romances
What award did Leki win in 2018 (among others)?
a) Best Actor Award
b) Creative New Zealand Emerging Pasifika Artist Award
c) Most Popular Playwright Award
d) Best Set Design Award
What was the name of Leki’s first successful play?
a) Inky Pinky Ponky
b) Meet the Fakas
c) For the Likes
d) Just Pring It!
What is the main reason Leki feels pressure to succeed with his new play?
a) He wants to impress his family.
b) He doesn’t want to disappoint his fans.
c) He wants to make a lot of money
d) He was the youngest playwright to win a previous award.
Why does Leki want to write plays for young Pasifika people?
a) There are too many Shakespeare plays in schools.
b) He believes drama can help troubled youth.
c) Pasifika stories are not well-represented in theatre.
d) All of the above
How does Leki make his plays relatable to young audiences?
a) He uses complex vocabulary and historical references.
b) He uses humour and familiar language.
c) He focuses on serious social issues.
d) He writes about characters from different cultures.
What event negatively impacted Leki’s studies?
a) He failed an important exam.
b) His favourite TV show ended.
c) His drama school closed down.
d) He had an argument with a teacher.
What is Leki’s ultimate dream in the entertainment industry?
a) To win more awards for his plays.
b) To become a famous movie director.
c) To star in a Hollywood action movie.
d) To open a performing arts school.