POST UTME ABU 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the elusive American Dream and the corrupting influence of wealth.
B. The green light symbolizes the speaker's own longing for love and connection.
C. The green light is a manifestation of the excesses and superficiality of the wealthy elite.
D. The green light represents the speaker's own sense of disillusionment and moral decay.
Question 3
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Tom Buchanan's relationship with Daisy?
A. Tom's relationship with Daisy represents the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege.
B. Tom's relationship with Daisy symbolizes the tension between old money and new wealth.
C. Tom's relationship with Daisy highlights the superficiality and emptiness of the wealthy elite.
D. Tom's relationship with Daisy embodies the idea that relationships are inherently superficial and unfulfilling.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the symbolic significance of the road not taken?
A. It represents the choice between conformity and individuality.
B. It symbolizes the struggle between reason and emotion.
C. It embodies the idea of regret and missed opportunities.
D. It represents the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
Question 5
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It symbolizes the elusive American Dream.
B. It represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It is a metaphor for the protagonist's longing for love.
D. It is a reference to the biblical story of the Garden of Eden.
Question 6
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of Hamlet's famous soliloquy 'To be or not to be'?
A. The soliloquy represents Hamlet's struggle with the morality of killing his uncle and avenging his father's death.
B. The soliloquy symbolizes Hamlet's own existential crisis and questioning of the meaning of life.
C. The soliloquy is a manifestation of Hamlet's own emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
D. The soliloquy represents the clash between reason and emotion in human decision-making.
Question 7
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the central theme?
A. The struggle for freedom and democracy
B. The importance of cultural heritage
C. The power of love and compassion
D. The need for national unity
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary function of the Chorus in Act 1, Scene 1?
A. To narrate the events of the play
B. To provide background information on the characters
C. To comment on the themes of the play
D. To introduce the main conflict of the play
Question 9
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery in the lines 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The speaker's use of imagery highlights the monotony and routine of modern life.
B. The speaker's use of imagery symbolizes the fragmentation and disconnection of modern experience.
C. The speaker's use of imagery represents the search for meaning and connection in a chaotic world.
D. The speaker's use of imagery embodies the idea that life is a series of mundane and unfulfilling experiences.
Question 10
In Wole Soyinka's 'The Lion and the Jewel', what is the symbolic significance of the character of Sidi?
A. She represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.
B. She symbolizes the corrupting influence of Western culture.
C. She embodies the struggle for independence and self-determination.
D. She is a representation of the destructive power of unchecked ambition.
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the arrival of the British colonizers.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity and sense of self.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms, which speaks of the collapse of societal structures.
Question 12
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the primary function of the character of Puck?
A. To serve as a confidant to the main characters
B. To provide a neutral perspective on the conflict
C. To facilitate the union between the lovers
D. To act as a mediator between the fairy kingdom and the mortal world
Question 13
In William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She serves as a foil to Hamlet's madness, highlighting his rationality.
B. She represents the destructive nature of unchecked emotions and passion.
C. She is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power and ambition.
D. She is a victim of circumstance, caught between her love for Hamlet and her loyalty to her father.
Question 14
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the symbolic significance of the ghost of King Hamlet?
A. It represents the guilt of Claudius
B. It symbolizes the corruption of the royal family
C. It represents the theme of revenge
D. It highlights the tension between appearance and reality
Question 15
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the Younger family's decision to move to a new neighborhood?
A. The decision represents the family's desire for financial stability and security.
B. The decision symbolizes the family's struggle for racial equality and justice.
C. The decision reflects the family's desire for a better education and opportunities for their children.
D. The decision is a manifestation of the family's cultural and traditional values.

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