POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', what is the magical realism in the scene where the Buendia family is cursed?
A. The use of fantastical elements to describe real events.
B. The use of realistic descriptions to describe fantastical events.
C. The use of symbolism to describe the Buendia family's fate.
D. The use of foreshadowing to describe the Buendia family's future.
Question 2
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'raisin in the sun'?
A. The American Dream
B. The struggle for equality
C. The importance of family
D. The power of hope
Question 3
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?
A. It creates a sense of uncertainty and confusion.
B. It highlights the speaker's emotional state.
C. It serves as a metaphor for the speaker's inner turmoil.
D. It is a reflection of the speaker's love for the woman.
Question 4
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. Acceptance and resignation
B. Resistance and defiance
C. Fear and anxiety
D. Hope and optimism
Question 5
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
A. The title represents the American Dream
B. The title symbolizes the struggle for racial equality
C. The title is a metaphor for the character's desire for wealth
D. The title represents the character's desire for freedom
Question 6
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. The American Dream
B. The corrupting influence of wealth
C. The elusiveness of love
D. The emptiness of materialism
Question 7
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock', what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The imagery creates a sense of uncertainty and confusion
B. The imagery represents the speaker's desire for love and connection
C. The imagery symbolizes the speaker's fear of rejection
D. The imagery represents the speaker's desire for independence
Question 8
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. Acceptance
B. Resistance
C. Fear
D. Resignation
Question 9
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the line 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The line reflects the speaker's defiance in the face of death.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle to maintain individuality.
C. The line represents the importance of living in the present.
D. The line signifies the need to confront one's mortality.
Question 10
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's downfall.
B. They foreshadow the events of the play.
C. They represent the supernatural forces at work in the play.
D. They are a distraction from the main plot.
Question 11
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 line reflects the speaker's sense of monotony and routine.
B. The line symbolizes the speaker's emotional numbness.
C. The line represents the speaker's struggle with identity.
D. The line signifies the speaker's disillusionment with modern life.
Question 12
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the fragility of human societies in the face of colonialism.
C. The title highlights the importance of tradition and cultural heritage in African societies.
D. The title represents the struggle for identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world.
Question 13
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet's families come together.
Question 14
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Tom Buchanan?
A. Tom represents the old money and the corrupting influence of wealth in the novel.
B. Tom is a symbol of the American Dream and the idea of social mobility.
C. Tom is a foil to the character of Jay Gatsby, highlighting the differences between old money and new wealth.
D. Tom is a minor character with no significant impact on the plot of the novel.
Question 15
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards choice and regret?
A. Regret and longing
B. Acceptance and contentment
C. Ambiguity and uncertainty
D. Certainty and conviction

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