POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, the speaker urges his father to resist death. What literary device is used to convey the speaker's emotions?
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Alliteration
D. Enjambment
Question 2
In the short story 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, what is the significance of the character Tessie Hutchinson's reaction to the lottery?
A. It represents the absurdity of tradition.
B. It symbolizes the dangers of conformity.
C. It highlights the importance of community.
D. It emphasizes the role of fate.
Question 3
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the symbolic 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 symbolizes the power of the king and the importance of his role.
D. He highlights the tension between Western and traditional values.
Question 4
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the speaker's attitude towards her mother?
A. The speaker is angry and resentful towards her mother.
B. The speaker is grateful and appreciative towards her mother.
C. The speaker is sad and regretful towards her mother.
D. The speaker is indifferent and detached from her mother.
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the concept of cultural identity.
C. He symbolizes the clash between Western and African values.
D. He is a representation of the power of the king.
Question 6
In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the significance of the speaker's encounter with the daffodils?
A. It represents the speaker's connection to nature and the sublime.
B. It serves as a symbol of the fleeting nature of beauty and joy.
C. It highlights the speaker's sense of isolation and loneliness.
D. It showcases the speaker's appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. She represents the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
B. She embodies the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. She symbolizes the power of education and personal growth.
D. She highlights the tension between individual desire and societal expectations.
Question 8
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 serves as a symbol of Gatsby's wealth and status.
C. The green light is a reflection of Gatsby's longing for Daisy.
D. The green light is a commentary on the moral decay of society.
Question 9
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. It represents the search for spiritual renewal in a post-World War I society.
B. It symbolizes the fragmentation of modern society.
C. It highlights the disillusionment with traditional values.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the decay of Western civilization.
Question 10
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 serves as a turning point in the play, marking a shift in Romeo's character
Question 11
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. It highlights the importance of living life to the fullest
B. It serves as a metaphor for the struggle against mortality
C. It symbolizes the theme of rebellion against societal norms
D. It marks the beginning of the speaker's journey towards self-discovery
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the Younger family's decision to move to a new neighborhood?
A. The decision represents the family's desire for financial stability.
B. The decision symbolizes the family's struggle for racial equality.
C. The decision is a metaphor for the family's desire for a better life.
D. The decision represents the family's rejection of their cultural heritage.
Question 13
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 protagonist's sense of disillusionment and despair
B. It symbolizes the monotony and routine of modern life
C. It serves as a metaphor for the fragmentation of the self
D. It marks the beginning of the protagonist's journey towards self-discovery
Question 14
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It refers to the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture
B. It symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism
C. It highlights the theme of cultural identity and belonging
D. It serves as a metaphor for the fragmentation of the protagonist's psyche
Question 15
In the poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the phrase 'you may write me down in history'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing her own importance in history.
B. The speaker is highlighting the significance of her own experiences.
C. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of her own voice.
D. The speaker is rejecting the idea of being written down in history.

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