POST UTME BSU 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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 and materialism.
C. The green light represents the hope and longing of the protagonist, Jay Gatsby.
D. The green light is a reference to the biblical story of the Garden of Eden.
Question 2
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 death and accepts it
B. The speaker is defiant and resistant to death
C. The speaker is melancholic and nostalgic for life
D. The speaker is ambivalent and unsure about death
Question 3
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what literary device is used to convey the speaker's anxiety and indecision?
A. Imagery
B. Alliteration
C. Stream-of-consciousness
D. Metaphor
Question 4
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character's indecision and self-doubt?
A. The character's indecision and self-doubt are a result of his inability to connect with others and form meaningful relationships.
B. The character's indecision and self-doubt are a manifestation of his repressed desires and fears.
C. The character's indecision and self-doubt are a commentary on the absurdity and meaninglessness of modern life.
D. The character's indecision and self-doubt are a representation of the societal pressures and expectations that he faces.
Question 5
In Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', what is the significance of the character of Mr. Darcy?
A. He serves as a foil to Elizabeth Bennet, highlighting her strengths and weaknesses.
B. He represents the societal pressures and expectations placed on women.
C. He embodies the concept of pride and its consequences.
D. He serves as a symbol of the class divisions and social stratification in 19th-century England.
Question 6
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. It represents the chaos that ensues after Okonkwo's downfall.
C. It highlights the theme of cultural identity.
D. It signifies the end of the colonial era.
Question 7
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what literary device is used to convey the speaker's emotional urgency?
A. Alliteration
B. Imagery
C. Metaphor
D. Repetition
Question 8
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 monotony of modern life.
B. It highlights the speaker's lack of passion.
C. It represents the speaker's desire for control.
D. It signifies the speaker's sense of alienation.
Question 9
What is the primary theme of the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry?
A. The struggle for racial equality and justice in America.
B. The importance of family and relationships in overcoming adversity.
C. The conflict between tradition and modernity in African-American culture.
D. The impact of poverty and economic inequality on individual and community well-being.
Question 10
In the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams, what is the significance of the character's desire for Blanche?
A. The character's desire for Blanche represents their desire for escape.
B. The character's desire for Blanche symbolizes their desire for control.
C. The character's desire for Blanche is a metaphor for the destructive nature of desire.
D. The character's desire for Blanche has no significance in the play.
Question 11
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the primary conflict between the Younger family?
A. The conflict is between Walter and Beneatha over their future
B. The conflict is between Ruth and Walter over their financial struggles
C. The conflict is between Beneatha and Asagai over their cultural identity
D. The conflict is between Walter and George over their business ventures
Question 12
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character's love for Big Brother?
A. The character's love for Big Brother represents their loyalty.
B. The character's love for Big Brother symbolizes their desire for control.
C. The character's love for Big Brother is a metaphor for the dangers of totalitarianism.
D. The character's love for Big Brother has no significance in the novel.
Question 13
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She serves as a foil to Hamlet, highlighting his emotional instability.
B. She represents the societal pressures and expectations placed on women.
C. She embodies the concept of madness and its consequences.
D. She serves as a symbol of the destructive nature of unchecked emotions.
Question 14
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. Sethe represents the trauma and pain of slavery and its legacy.
B. Sethe is a symbol of the power of motherhood and the importance of family.
C. Sethe embodies the struggle for identity and self-definition in the face of oppression.
D. Sethe is a representation of the destructive nature of guilt and the importance of forgiveness.
Question 15
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It highlights the theme of social class.
D. It signifies the hope for a better life.

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