POST UTME EKSU 2019 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 symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The green light represents the hope and longing of the characters.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease', what is the significance of the character of Obi Okonkwo?
A. He represents the struggle between traditional and Western values
B. He symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
C. He highlights the importance of cultural heritage
D. He represents the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of the British
Question 3
In Shakespeare's Othello, what is the dramatic function of Iago's soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 3?
A. It reveals Iago's motivations and intentions.
B. It creates suspense and tension in the audience.
C. It establishes Iago's character and backstory.
D. It foreshadows the tragic events that will unfold.
Question 4
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character of Creon?
A. Creon is a symbol of the power of the state and the importance of following the law.
B. Creon is a representation of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of individual conscience.
C. Creon is a foil to the protagonist Antigone, highlighting the differences between duty and morality.
D. Creon is a commentary on the role of women in ancient Greek society.
Question 5
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the primary function of the character of Ophelia?
A. To provide a commentary on the action
B. To introduce the theme of madness
C. To highlight the importance of the protagonist, Hamlet
D. To provide a contrast to the male characters
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of the British
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
C. It represents the struggle between traditional and Western values
D. It highlights the importance of the protagonist, Okonkwo
Question 7
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the symbolic significance of the character Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle for maternal love and protection.
B. She symbolizes the trauma and pain of slavery.
C. She embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
D. She represents the power of female agency and resistance.
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 line suggests that the speaker's life is dull and unfulfilling.
B. The line is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.
C. The line is a reference to the speaker's love of coffee and his desire for a more exciting life.
D. The line is a commentary on the superficiality of modern life.
Question 9
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 the family's desire for a better life and greater opportunities.
B. The move symbolizes the family's struggle to maintain their cultural identity in a predominantly white neighborhood.
C. The move is a turning point in the play, marking the beginning of the family's financial stability.
D. The move is a comedic device used to highlight the absurdity of the American Dream.
Question 10
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 the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. The green light is a reference to the Catholic Church.
D. The green light is a symbol of Gatsby's love for Daisy.
Question 11
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 and Juliet's romance.
B. It showcases the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets.
C. It highlights the theme of love vs. hate.
D. It introduces the character of Friar Lawrence.
Question 12
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 line suggests that the speaker's life is mundane and unfulfilling.
B. The line is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
C. The line is a reference to the speaker's love of coffee.
D. The line is a symbol of the speaker's creativity and imagination.
Question 13
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the fragility and vulnerability of women in a patriarchal society.
B. Ophelia symbolizes the destructive nature of unchecked emotions and desires.
C. Ophelia is a representation of the character of Hamlet's conflicted emotions and moral ambiguity.
D. Ophelia is a commentary on the societal expectations placed on women to conform to certain norms.
Question 14
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 American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the idea of hope and longing.
C. It highlights the theme of class and social status.
D. It introduces the character of Daisy Buchanan.
Question 15
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the symbolic significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between cultural identity and colonialism.
C. He embodies the tension between individual desire and societal expectations.
D. He represents the clash between African and European values.

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