POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary function of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. To serve as a mediator between the two families
B. To provide comedic relief in the play
C. To act as a catalyst for the tragic events
D. To serve as a symbol of the conflict between love and duty
Question 2
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. The eyes represent God or a higher power.
B. The eyes symbolize the moral decay of society.
C. The eyes are a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The eyes have no symbolic significance in the novel.
Question 3
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 word 'rage'?
A. The speaker is urging his father to resist the inevitability of death.
B. The speaker is expressing his own fear of death.
C. The speaker is suggesting a violent approach to life.
D. The speaker is advocating for a peaceful acceptance of death.
Question 4
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 and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that lead to the tragic ending.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, marking a shift in the plot's direction.
Question 5
In Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease', what is the significance of the character of Obi Okonkwo?
A. He represents the struggle between traditional and modern values.
B. He embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He serves as a symbol of the decay of traditional values.
D. He represents the clash between African and Western cultural values.
Question 6
In the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, what is the significance of the character Kurtz?
A. He represents the darkness and savagery of human nature.
B. He symbolizes the corrupting influence of power and colonialism.
C. He is a manifestation of the chaos and disorder that lies at the heart of human existence.
D. He serves as a symbol of redemption and spiritual awakening.
Question 7
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that follows Okonkwo's downfall.
B. It symbolizes the collapse of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's personality.
D. It marks the beginning of Okonkwo's journey towards self-discovery.
Question 8
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character Daisy Buchanan's relationship with Tom?
A. It highlights the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
B. It underscores the decline of the American Dream.
C. It represents the tension between old money and new rich.
D. It symbolizes the destructive nature of love and desire.
Question 9
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 symbolizes the speaker's sense of monotony and boredom
B. It represents the speaker's desire for change and excitement
C. It serves as a metaphor for the speaker's emotional numbness
D. It is a reference to the speaker's love of coffee
Question 10
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the speaker's attitude towards the idea of love?
A. He is optimistic and enthusiastic about the possibility of love
B. He is skeptical and cynical about the idea of love
C. He is ambivalent and uncertain about the nature of love
D. He is passionate and romantic about the idea of love
Question 11
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He serves as a symbol of the decay of traditional values.
D. He represents the clash between African and Western cultural values.
Question 12
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Puck?
A. He serves as a symbol of mischief and chaos.
B. He represents the power of love and transformation.
C. He is a manifestation of the forest's magic and wonder.
D. He is a representation of the conflict between reason and emotion.
Question 13
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.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the character's longing for love.
D. The green light is a reference to the character's past experiences.
Question 14
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The line is a call to action for immigrants to come to America.
B. The line is a statement of the American Dream.
C. The line is a description of the Statue of Liberty.
D. The line is a reflection on the struggles of the working class.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It represents the cycle of life and death
B. It symbolizes the struggle for power and status
C. It is a celebration of the harvest season
D. It is a time for spiritual renewal and rejuvenation

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