POST UTME DELSU 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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 represents the elusive nature of wealth.
C. The green light represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The green light represents the futility of human desire.
Question 2
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the Younger family's move to a new neighborhood?
A. The move represents a chance for the family to escape poverty.
B. The move symbolizes the family's desire for a better life.
C. The move is a source of conflict within the family.
D. The move is a metaphor for the American Dream.
Question 3
In the play 'Othello' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Iago?
A. Iago is a loyal and honest friend to Othello, trying to protect him from harm.
B. Iago is a manipulative and deceitful character who uses his cunning to destroy Othello's reputation.
C. Iago is a symbol of jealousy and envy, driving the plot of the play forward.
D. Iago is a representation of the destructive power of unchecked emotions.
Question 4
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 speaker's sense of desperation and disillusionment.
B. It showcases the speaker's love for coffee.
C. It marks the beginning of the speaker's journey of self-discovery.
D. It is a metaphor for the speaker's lack of creativity.
Question 5
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's relationship with his father?
A. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a symbol of his own masculinity.
B. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a source of conflict.
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a reflection of his own values.
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a symbol of his own weakness.
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of the protagonist, Okonkwo.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of Igbo society.
D. The title is a metaphor for the loss of traditional values.
Question 7
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.
B. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's weakness.
C. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's failure to provide for the family.
D. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's refusal to accept his son's masculinity.
Question 8
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. The speaker is expressing his sense of monotony and routine.
B. The speaker is highlighting the superficiality of modern life.
C. The speaker is lamenting the loss of his youth.
D. The speaker is critiquing the societal expectations placed upon him.
Question 9
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She is a symbol of the destructive nature of love.
B. She represents the corrupting influence of power.
C. She is a foil to the character of Hamlet.
D. She is a representation of the fragility of the human psyche.
Question 10
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 speaker's use of imagery creates a sense of claustrophobia and anxiety.
B. The speaker's use of imagery is a reflection of his inner turmoil and emotional state.
C. The speaker's use of imagery is a commentary on the superficiality of modern life.
D. The speaker's use of imagery is a representation of his desire for connection and intimacy.
Question 11
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite the star-crossed lovers?
A. Friar Lawrence's plan is a result of his desire to see the two families reconciled.
B. Friar Lawrence's plan is a result of his desire to see the two lovers happy.
C. Friar Lawrence's plan is a result of his desire to see the two families at peace.
D. Friar Lawrence's plan is a result of his desire to see the two lovers dead.
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 describing a sense of monotony.
B. The speaker is comparing life to a cup of coffee.
C. The speaker is expressing a sense of hopelessness.
D. The speaker is describing a happy childhood.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of Okonkwo's character?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo values.
B. He symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. He highlights the theme of masculinity.
D. He showcases the poet's use of symbolism.
Question 14
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'life for me ain't been no crystal stair'?
A. The speaker is describing a difficult childhood.
B. The speaker is comparing life to a staircase.
C. The speaker is expressing a sense of hopelessness.
D. The speaker is describing a happy childhood.
Question 15
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the 'Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'?
A. It represents the disillusionment of the post-war generation.
B. It symbolizes the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
C. It highlights the theme of alienation.
D. It showcases the poet's use of imagery.

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