POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'Othello' by William Shakespeare, what is the primary reason for Iago's manipulation of Othello?
A. Iago's jealousy of Othello's promotion.
B. Iago's desire for revenge against Othello for passing him over for promotion.
C. Iago's love for Desdemona and his desire to protect her.
D. Iago's ambition to become the leader of the Venetian army.
Question 2
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 the conflict between tradition and modernity.
B. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a representation of the struggle for power and control.
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a reflection of the changing values and customs of the Igbo people.
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a metaphor for the complexities of masculinity.
Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to attend college?
A. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to escape the poverty of her family.
B. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to pursue a career in medicine.
C. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to challenge the societal norms of her community.
D. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to please her mother.
Question 4
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. The eyes represent God or a higher power.
B. The eyes symbolize the moral decay of society.
C. The eyes are a metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The eyes represent the judgment of society.
Question 5
What is the primary literary device used in the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot?
A. Imagery.
B. Symbolism.
C. Alliteration.
D. Allusion.
Question 6
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 metaphor for the longing and yearning for something just out of reach.
D. The green light represents the decay and moral bankruptcy of the wealthy elite.
Question 7
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the theme of love is portrayed as a destructive force. Analyze how the tragic ending of the play reinforces this theme.
A. The tragic ending highlights the senseless violence that love can lead to.
B. The play shows how love can be a redemptive force that brings people together.
C. The tragic ending emphasizes the idea that love is a fleeting and ephemeral emotion.
D. The play suggests that love is a necessary evil that can lead to great suffering.
Question 8
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the mockingbird?
A. The mockingbird represents the innocence of childhood.
B. The mockingbird symbolizes the destruction of innocence.
C. The mockingbird is a metaphor for the loss of innocence.
D. The mockingbird represents the moral decay of society.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, the character Okonkwo is known for his anger and aggression. What is the underlying cause of Okonkwo's behavior?
A. Okonkwo's father was a coward.
B. Okonkwo's father was a weak man.
C. Okonkwo's father was a strong man who was killed by his enemies.
D. Okonkwo's father was a strong man who was killed by his own people.
Question 10
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, the speaker says, 'Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.' What does the speaker mean by this line?
A. The speaker is saying that life has been easy for them.
B. The speaker is saying that life has been difficult for them.
C. The speaker is saying that life has been full of ups and downs.
D. The speaker is saying that life has been a series of challenges.
Question 11
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. It represents the societal pressures that prevent the lovers from being together.
B. It symbolizes the power of love to overcome obstacles.
C. It showcases the conflict between fate and free will.
D. It highlights the theme of appearance vs. reality.
Question 12
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character Gatsby's green light across the water?
A. The green light represents Gatsby's hope for a better life.
B. The green light represents Gatsby's desire for Daisy.
C. The green light represents the American Dream.
D. The green light represents Gatsby's wealth and status.
Question 13
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Beneatha's Afrocentric identity?
A. It represents the character's desire for cultural authenticity and connection to her heritage.
B. It serves as a symbol of the character's rebellion against societal expectations.
C. It highlights the character's struggle with identity and belonging.
D. It represents the character's desire for material wealth and status.
Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic significance of the Younger family's decision to move to a new neighborhood?
A. It represents the struggle for racial equality and justice.
B. It symbolizes the importance of family and community.
C. It highlights the theme of identity and belonging.
D. It showcases the power of individual freedom and choice.
Question 15
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the metaphorical significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It represents the struggle for freedom and democracy.
B. It symbolizes the hope for a better life.
C. It highlights the theme of immigration and assimilation.
D. It showcases the power of the human spirit.

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