POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 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 occurs in the novel.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's personality.
D. It signifies the end of the Igbo culture.
Question 2
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He represents the power of love and magic
B. He serves as a foil to the character of Oberon
C. He is a symbol of the chaos and disorder that can result from unchecked emotions
D. He is a representation of the conflict between reason and passion
Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. She represents the aspirations of the younger generation.
B. She symbolizes the struggle for identity.
C. She embodies the values of traditional African culture.
D. She serves as a foil to the character of Lena.
Question 4
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the struggles of the African American community.
C. It represents the idea of hope and perseverance.
D. It signifies the end of the Civil Rights Movement.
Question 5
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary function of the Chorus in Act 1, Scene 1?
A. To provide background information about the city of Verona
B. To introduce the main characters and their families
C. To set the tone for the rest of the play
D. To provide a commentary on the events of the play
Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo's love for Juliet.
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 declare their love for each other.
Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He is a symbol of traditional Igbo culture.
B. He is a representation of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a manifestation of the destructive power of pride.
D. He is a symbol of the resilience of the human spirit.
Question 8
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins'?
A. The speaker is reflecting on the past and the fragments represent memories.
B. The speaker is lamenting the loss of cultural heritage and the fragments represent artifacts.
C. The speaker is expressing a sense of disillusionment and the fragments represent the shattered remains of society.
D. The speaker is describing a personal crisis and the fragments represent the pieces of his shattered psyche.
Question 9
In the play "A Raisin in the Sun," what is the significance of the title?
A. The title represents the American Dream.
B. The title symbolizes the struggle for racial equality.
C. The title is a reference to the character's aspirations.
D. The title is a metaphor for the character's mental state.
Question 10
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions.
B. They provide a sense of fate and destiny.
C. They symbolize the supernatural and the unknown.
D. They are a reflection of Macbeth's own guilt and paranoia.
Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo's love for Juliet.
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 declare their love for each other.
Question 12
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. It highlights the speaker's sense of monotony and routine.
B. It showcases the speaker's love for coffee and its role in his life.
C. It symbolizes the speaker's feelings of emptiness and disconnection.
D. It represents the speaker's desire for excitement and adventure.
Question 13
In the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title represents the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the protagonist's struggle with identity.
C. The title is a reference to the colonial era.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state.
Question 14
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It symbolizes the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds
B. It represents the importance of agriculture in Igbo society
C. It marks the beginning of the harvest season
D. It is a celebration of the Igbo people's cultural heritage
Question 15
In William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. The balcony scene is a symbol of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
C. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play.
D. The balcony scene is a comedic relief.

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