POST UTME ABU 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the 'ghost' as a symbol?
A. The ghost represents the guilt and conscience of Hamlet.
B. The ghost symbolizes the corruption and decay of Elsinore.
C. The ghost is a metaphor for the struggle between reason and emotion.
D. The ghost represents the power and influence of the supernatural.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. Meursault represents the absurdity of human existence.
B. Meursault symbolizes the struggle for moral responsibility.
C. Meursault is a representation of the character's emotional numbness.
D. Meursault is a symbol of the character's desire for revenge.
Question 3
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'life is a stairway'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the difficulties of life.
B. The speaker is suggesting that life is a series of challenges to be overcome.
C. The speaker is comparing life to a physical journey.
D. The speaker is using the metaphor to describe the relationship between mother and son.
Question 4
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, how does the character of Beneatha's development reflect the societal expectations of the 1950s?
A. Through her struggles with her own identity and her desire for independence.
B. Through her relationships with her family members, particularly her mother and brother.
C. Through her interactions with the Younger family's neighbors and the community at large.
D. Through her role as a symbol of the American Dream.
Question 5
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The speaker is expressing his sense of monotony and routine.
B. The speaker is highlighting his love for coffee.
C. The speaker is describing his feelings of anxiety and restlessness.
D. The speaker is talking about his love for poetry.
Question 6
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to pursue a career in medicine?
A. Beneatha's decision is a symbol of her desire for independence and self-sufficiency.
B. Beneatha's decision is a reflection of her desire to escape the poverty and racism of her community.
C. Beneatha's decision is a source of conflict and tension within her family.
D. Beneatha's decision is a symbol of her own personal growth and development.
Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's inner turmoil.
Question 8
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest.
B. The speaker is suggesting that death is a natural part of life.
C. The speaker is using the metaphor to describe the relationship between the individual and society.
D. The speaker is comparing life to a physical journey.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, how does the character of Okonkwo's characterization reflect the societal norms of the Igbo people?
A. Through his strict adherence to traditional values and his disdain for anything perceived as weak.
B. Through his struggles with the changing societal norms and his eventual downfall.
C. Through his relationships with other characters, particularly his wife and son.
D. Through his role as a leader in the community and his interactions with the British colonizers.
Question 10
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture.
B. Okonkwo is a symbol of colonialism.
C. Okonkwo is a representation of the changing values in Igbo society.
D. Okonkwo is a symbol of the struggle between tradition and modernity.
Question 11
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the aspirations of the younger generation.
B. Beneatha is a symbol of the struggle for racial equality.
C. Beneatha is a representation of the changing values in African-American society.
D. Beneatha is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
Question 12
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity
B. He embodies the conflict between loyalty and duty
C. He symbolizes the clash between culture and colonialism
D. He personifies the struggle for power and control
Question 13
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character Scout's relationship with her father, Atticus?
A. Scout's relationship with Atticus is a symbol of her own moral development.
B. Scout's relationship with Atticus is a reflection of the societal expectations of masculinity in the Deep South.
C. Scout's relationship with Atticus is a source of conflict and tension within the novel.
D. Scout's relationship with Atticus is a symbol of her own emotional vulnerability.
Question 14
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. Meursault is a symbol of the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. Meursault represents the conflict between individual freedom and societal expectations.
C. Meursault is a reflection of the societal pressures faced by individuals in a post-war world.
D. Meursault is a metaphor for the characters' inner turmoil.
Question 15
In Wole Soyinka's 'Ake: The Years of Childhood', what is the significance of the character Soyinka's mother?
A. She represents the struggle for cultural identity and tradition
B. She embodies the power of maternal love and nurturing
C. She symbolizes the conflict between individuality and conformity
D. She personifies the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity

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