POST UTME DELSU 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the Igbo society.
B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the struggle between traditional and Western values.
D. It highlights the importance of family in Igbo society.
Question 2
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the character Tiresias?
A. He represents the disillusionment of modern society
B. He embodies the search for spiritual renewal
C. He symbolizes the fragmentation of human experience
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of time
Question 3
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 American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes Gatsby's love for Daisy.
C. The green light has no significance in the novel.
D. The green light represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
Question 4
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Hamlet's love for Ophelia
B. Ophelia's love for Hamlet
C. The plan to kill King Claudius
D. The revelation of Polonius's death
Question 5
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title represents the struggle for power and control between the British colonizers and the Igbo people.
C. The title is a metaphor for the fragility of human relationships and the importance of community.
D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms and the idea of God's judgment.
Question 6
In Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', what is the significance of the character of Mr. Darcy?
A. He is a symbol of the upper class.
B. He is a representation of the theme of love vs. pride.
C. He is a pivotal character in the novel's plot.
D. He is a foil to the character of Mr. Wickham.
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the struggle for racial equality.
C. It represents the importance of family in African-American culture.
D. It highlights the conflict between tradition and modernity.
Question 8
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title represents the idea of the American Dream and the struggle for racial equality.
B. The title is a reference to the idea of the 'black experience' and the struggles faced by African Americans.
C. The title is a metaphor for the idea of hope and the possibility of a better life.
D. The title is a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the theme of cultural identity.
B. It highlights the conflict between traditional and modern values.
C. It marks the beginning of the novel's plot.
D. It is a reference to the Igbo people's history.
Question 10
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 that George has been chasing.
B. It symbolizes the wealth and status that George's family has achieved.
C. It signifies the cultural identity that George is trying to suppress.
D. It represents the materialism that George's family values over their heritage.
Question 11
In the play 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, what is the significance of the character of Nora?
A. She represents the societal expectations placed on women during the late 19th century.
B. She symbolizes the struggle for women's rights and independence.
C. She signifies the importance of honesty and integrity in relationships.
D. She represents the conflict between individual desire and societal duty.
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 imagery?
A. The imagery creates a sense of uncertainty and confusion.
B. The imagery represents the speaker's inner turmoil.
C. The imagery has no significance in the poem.
D. The imagery is used to describe the external world.
Question 13
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.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state.
Question 14
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, the character Okonkwo is known for his anger and aggression. What is the source of Okonkwo's anger?
A. Okonkwo's anger stems from his father's weakness and laziness.
B. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his own personal failures and disappointments.
C. Okonkwo's anger is a cultural expectation in his society.
D. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his wife's infidelity.
Question 15
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It highlights the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
C. It showcases Juliet's independence and determination.
D. It introduces the theme of love versus hate.

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