POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light?
A. The green light represents the elusive American Dream
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. The green light is a metaphor for the protagonist's sense of longing
D. The green light represents the moral decay of society
Question 2
In Langston Hughes's Harlem, what is the significance of the image of the 'dream deferred'?
A. The 'dream deferred' represents the frustration of African American aspirations.
B. The 'dream deferred' is a metaphor for the decay of traditional values.
C. The 'dream deferred' is a symbol of the search for spiritual meaning in a post-Christian world.
D. The 'dream deferred' represents the disillusionment of modern society.
Question 3
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 fall of the protagonist, Okonkwo
C. The title represents the clash between traditional and Western cultures
D. The title is a metaphor for the destruction of the Igbo people
Question 4
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom from oppression
B. Hope for a better life
C. Escape from war
D. Search for wealth
Question 5
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character Winston Smith's rebellion against the totalitarian government?
A. Winston's rebellion represents his desire for individual freedom and autonomy.
B. Winston's rebellion represents his desire for social justice and equality.
C. Winston's rebellion represents his desire to overthrow the government and establish a new order.
D. Winston's rebellion represents his desire to escape the harsh realities of his own life.
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of Okonkwo and the Igbo people.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title is a metaphor for the struggle between tradition and modernity.
Question 7
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 symbolizes the struggle between morality and morality in a seemingly indifferent world.
C. He embodies the concept of alienation and its relationship to modern society.
D. He is a representation of the complexities of human nature and the human condition.
Question 8
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the symbolic significance of the sun?
A. The sun represents the absurdity of life
B. The sun symbolizes the protagonist's sense of guilt
C. The sun is a metaphor for the protagonist's alienation
D. The sun represents the inevitability of death
Question 9
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the 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 embodies the conflict between old money and new rich.
D. It is a symbol of Gatsby's love for Daisy.
Question 10
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic significance of the 'dream'?
A. The pursuit of wealth
B. The desire for freedom
C. The hope for a better life
D. The search for identity
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. He symbolizes the struggle between tradition and colonialism.
C. He embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
D. He represents the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's anger towards his father?
A. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's laziness and lack of ambition.
B. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's failure to provide for the family.
C. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's refusal to accept change and modernity.
D. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's infidelity.
Question 13
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 feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.
Question 14
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 highlights the struggles of immigrants in the United States.
B. It emphasizes the importance of freedom and liberty in the American dream.
C. It showcases the generosity and hospitality of the American people.
D. It is a call to action for social justice and equality.
Question 15
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 is a representation of the character Gatsby's longing for Daisy.
D. The green light is a commentary on the social stratification of the time period.

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