POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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. It symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It highlights the struggles of immigrants.
C. It emphasizes the importance of freedom.
D. It represents the Statue of Liberty.
Question 2
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the theme of the character's conflict?
A. The struggle for racial equality
B. The conflict between tradition and modernity
C. The tension between individualism and collectivism
D. The struggle for economic independence
Question 3
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 the monotony of his daily routine
C. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of small, everyday experiences
D. The speaker is ridiculing the idea of measuring one's life in terms of material possessions
Question 4
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They represent the supernatural forces that drive the plot.
B. They highlight the themes of fate and destiny.
C. They showcase the conflict between good and evil.
D. They are a commentary on the role of the individual in society.
Question 5
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a form of entertainment for the royal court.
B. They are a device used by Macbeth to gather evidence of his guilt.
C. They represent the chaos and disorder that results from Macbeth's actions.
D. They are a metaphor for the supernatural forces that drive the plot of the play.
Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the play-within-a-play?
A. It serves as a form of entertainment for the royal court.
B. It is a device used by Hamlet to gather evidence of Claudius's guilt.
C. It represents the chaos and disorder that results from Hamlet's madness.
D. It is a metaphor for the corruption and decay of the royal court.
Question 7
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 as a natural part of life
B. The speaker is defiant and rebellious towards death, urging the reader to resist it
C. The speaker is melancholic and nostalgic towards death, viewing it as a loss
D. The speaker is ambivalent towards death, neither accepting nor resisting it
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic ending?
A. Love vs. Hate
B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Individuality
D. Loyalty vs. Betrayal
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 and redemption.
B. It highlights the disillusionment and spiritual decay of modern society.
C. It showcases the fragmentation and disintegration of modern life.
D. It is a commentary on the role of the individual in society.
Question 10
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo's relationship with his father?
A. It highlights the conflict between tradition and modernity
B. It showcases the importance of family ties and loyalty
C. It demonstrates the struggle for power and status
D. It illustrates the impact of colonialism on traditional societies
Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He is a symbol of traditional Igbo culture.
B. He is a representation of the clash between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a voice of reason and wisdom.
D. He is a source of conflict and tension.
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, 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 modern values
D. The title is a reference to the British colonial rule
Question 13
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the central idea expressed in the lines 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The importance of freedom and democracy
B. The need for social justice and equality
C. The value of diversity and inclusivity
D. The significance of cultural heritage and tradition
Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card that George Murchison receives from his father?
A. It represents the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the loss of African American identity.
C. It signifies the tension between tradition and modernity.
D. It represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
Question 15
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the significance of the line 'I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference'?
A. It symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It highlights the importance of individuality.
C. It emphasizes the significance of choice.
D. It represents the beauty of nature.

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