POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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 phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is urging his father to resist the inevitability of death.
B. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest.
C. The speaker is highlighting the futility of human existence.
D. The speaker is mocking the idea of a peaceful death.
Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It marks the beginning of the harvest season.
B. It celebrates the fertility of the land.
C. It commemorates the ancestors of the Igbo people.
D. It symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 3
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the image of the 'yellow fog'?
A. It represents the uncertainty and confusion of the protagonist.
B. It symbolizes the decay and corruption of society.
C. It signifies the monotony and routine of modern life.
D. It represents the fear of change and the unknown.
Question 4
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Jay Gatsby?
A. Gatsby represents the American Dream.
B. Gatsby symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. Gatsby is a metaphor for the elusive nature of perfection.
D. Gatsby represents the struggle between old money and new money.
Question 5
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 represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light represents the transience of human relationships.
D. The green light represents the futility of human endeavor.
Question 6
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's downfall
B. They represent the supernatural forces that shape the play's events
C. They symbolize the chaos and disorder that results from Macbeth's actions
D. They foreshadow the tragic ending of the play
Question 7
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 phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is urging his father to resist the inevitability of death.
B. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest.
C. The speaker is highlighting the futility of trying to defy death.
D. The speaker is suggesting that death is a natural part of life.
Question 8
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the character of Tiresias?
A. He represents the disillusionment and spiritual decay of modern society.
B. He embodies the struggle between reason and emotion.
C. He symbolizes the search for meaning and connection in a fragmented world.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of history and human experience.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, how does the character of Okonkwo's tragic flaw contribute to the downfall of the Igbo society?
A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his pride, which leads to his downfall and the downfall of the Igbo society.
B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his anger, which leads to his downfall and the downfall of the Igbo society.
C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his stubbornness, which leads to his downfall and the downfall of the Igbo society.
D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his laziness, which leads to his downfall and the downfall of the Igbo society.
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the fragmentation of Igbo society under colonial rule.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel, which describes the fall of Jerusalem.
D. The title is a metaphor for the breakdown of traditional Igbo values and customs.
Question 11
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She represents the innocent and naive aspect of human nature.
B. She symbolizes the destructive power of love and desire.
C. She signifies the corrupting influence of ambition and greed.
D. She represents the fragility and vulnerability of the human psyche.
Question 12
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the phrase 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The speaker is expressing his sense of boredom and disillusionment with life.
B. The speaker is expressing his sense of anxiety and fear of commitment.
C. The speaker is expressing his sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love.
D. The speaker is expressing his sense of pride and self-satisfaction with his life.
Question 13
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the phrase 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The speaker is expressing his sense of boredom and ennui.
B. The speaker is highlighting his lack of creativity and imagination.
C. The speaker is emphasizing his reliance on routine and habit.
D. The speaker is mocking the idea of measuring life in terms of mundane activities.
Question 14
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's love is first confessed.
Question 15
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the repetition of the phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The repetition emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest.
B. The repetition highlights the futility of resisting death.
C. The repetition symbolizes the struggle between life and death.
D. The repetition represents the speaker's defiance in the face of mortality.

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