POST UTME BSU 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive power of unchecked emotions.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She embodies the conflict between reason and passion.
D. She represents the corrupting influence of power.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder in the Igbo society
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of Okonkwo
C. The title represents the clash between traditional and Western cultures
D. The title is a metaphor for the fragility of human relationships
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease', what is the significance of the character Obi Okonkwo?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between loyalty and duty.
C. He symbolizes the clash between African culture and colonialism.
D. He represents the tension between individual desire and societal expectations.
Question 4
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, 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 protagonist's desire for wealth.
D. The title represents the cyclical nature of life.
Question 5
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 how it has shaped their present
B. The speaker is expressing their disillusionment with modern society
C. The speaker is describing the fragmentation of their own identity
D. The speaker is lamenting the loss of traditional values
Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary cause of the tragic ending?
A. The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
B. Romeo's impulsive nature
C. Juliet's family's arranged marriage
D. The societal norms of Verona
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the struggle for identity.
B. Beneatha symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Beneatha is a symbol of the American Dream.
D. Beneatha represents the idea of a melting pot society.
Question 8
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. She represents the struggle for identity and self-discovery
B. She represents the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. She represents the struggle for power and control
D. She represents the conflict between reason and emotion
Question 9
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. He represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. He embodies the struggle between reason and emotion.
C. He symbolizes the destructive nature of human relationships.
D. He highlights the importance of moral responsibility.
Question 10
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 boredom and listlessness.
B. It symbolizes the speaker's struggle with anxiety and indecision.
C. It represents the speaker's desire for connection and intimacy.
D. It emphasizes the speaker's sense of alienation and disconnection.
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's tragic flaw in relation to the Igbo culture?
A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw represents the destructive nature of patriarchy in Igbo society.
B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw symbolizes the clash between traditional and modern values in Igbo culture.
C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a reflection of the societal pressures faced by men in Igbo society.
D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a result of his own personal demons and not a reflection of Igbo culture.
Question 12
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the role of the witches in the play?
A. The witches serve as a chorus, providing commentary on the action of the play.
B. The witches are a symbol of the supernatural forces that drive the plot of the play.
C. The witches are a representation of the chaos and disorder that results from Macbeth's actions.
D. The witches are a manifestation of Macbeth's own guilt and paranoia.
Question 13
In Wole Soyinka's 'The Lion and the Jewel', what is the symbolic significance of the character of Sidi?
A. A symbol of tradition and cultural heritage
B. A symbol of modernity and Western influence
C. A symbol of the struggle for power and control
D. A symbol of the conflict between reason and emotion
Question 14
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 downfall of the protagonist, Okonkwo.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of Igbo society.
D. The title is a metaphor for the loss of traditional values.
Question 15
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic meaning of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. It is a metaphor for the class divisions in society
D. It represents the longing for a lost love

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