POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play, where Romeo and Juliet's love is revealed.
C. The balcony scene is a symbol of the societal pressures that Romeo and Juliet face.
D. The balcony scene is a representation of the conflict between the Montagues and the Capulets.
Question 2
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. It represents the conflict between love and family loyalty.
B. It symbolizes the power of love to overcome obstacles.
C. It highlights the importance of social class.
D. It signifies the tragic fate of the two lovers.
Question 3
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.
B. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the clash between traditional and Western cultures.
C. Elesin Oba is a representation of the struggle for power and control.
D. Elesin Oba is a metaphor for the inevitability of death.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. He represents the modernist movement in literature.
B. He is a symbol of the alienation and disillusionment of modern society.
C. He embodies the struggle between tradition and modernity.
D. He is a representation of the oppressive nature of patriarchal societies.
Question 5
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. He is a symbol of the destructive nature of colonialism.
C. He embodies the struggle between tradition and modernity.
D. He is a representation of the oppressive nature of patriarchal societies.
Question 6
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards choice and decision-making?
A. The speaker is optimistic about the possibility of making the right choice.
B. The speaker is skeptical about the possibility of making the right choice.
C. The speaker is ambivalent about the possibility of making the right choice.
D. The speaker is hostile towards the idea of making choices.
Question 7
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. Puck represents the power of nature and the supernatural.
B. Puck symbolizes the chaos and disorder that can result from unchecked emotions.
C. Puck embodies the ideals of love and relationships.
D. Puck serves as a foil to Oberon, highlighting the contrast between wisdom and folly.
Question 8
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', what is the symbolic significance of the Buendia family's history?
A. It represents the cyclical nature of time.
B. It symbolizes the importance of family legacy.
C. It highlights the impact of colonialism.
D. It signifies the Buendia family's isolation.
Question 9
In James Joyce's Ulysses, what is the significance of the stream-of-consciousness narrative technique?
A. The stream-of-consciousness narrative technique serves as a commentary on the fragmented nature of modern life and the search for meaning in a post-World War I world.
B. The stream-of-consciousness narrative technique represents the inner lives of the characters and serves as a commentary on the human condition.
C. The stream-of-consciousness narrative technique is a reflection of the author's own stream-of-consciousness and serves as a commentary on the creative process.
D. The stream-of-consciousness narrative technique is a literary device used to convey the thoughts and feelings of the characters in a more direct and immediate way.
Question 10
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the speaker's attitude towards love?
A. The speaker is optimistic about the possibility of love.
B. The speaker is skeptical about the possibility of love.
C. The speaker is ambivalent about the possibility of love.
D. The speaker is hostile towards the idea of love.
Question 11
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Daisy Buchanan?
A. She represents the old money and the corrupting influence of wealth.
B. She is a symbol of the American Dream and the pursuit of happiness.
C. She embodies the struggle between old money and new rich.
D. She is a representation of the oppressive nature of patriarchal societies.
Question 12
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the symbolic significance of the ghost of Sethe's daughter?
A. It represents the trauma of slavery.
B. It symbolizes the power of motherly love.
C. It highlights the importance of memory.
D. It signifies the cycle of violence.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of the protagonist, Okonkwo.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title is a metaphor for the clash between traditional and Western cultures.
Question 14
In T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King in the poem's final section?
A. The allusion to the Fisher King serves as a symbol of spiritual renewal and the possibility of redemption.
B. The allusion to the Fisher King represents the decay of modern society and the loss of spiritual values.
C. The allusion to the Fisher King is a reference to the Arthurian legend and serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of history.
D. The allusion to the Fisher King is a metaphor for the search for meaning in a post-World War I world.
Question 15
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to the inevitability of death.
B. The speaker is defiant and rebellious towards death.
C. The speaker is melancholic and introspective about death.
D. The speaker is ambivalent about the possibility of death.

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