POST UTME ESUT 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the phrase 'Give me your tired, your poor'?
A. The phrase represents the welcoming nature of America.
B. The phrase symbolizes the struggle for freedom and equality.
C. The phrase is a metaphor for the American Dream.
D. The phrase represents the difficulties of immigration.
Question 2
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the phrase 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The phrase is a call to action for immigrants to come to America.
B. The phrase is a reference to the Statue of Liberty.
C. The phrase is a symbol of the American Dream.
D. The phrase is a critique of the treatment of immigrants in America.
Question 3
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusions to mythology and history?
A. They add depth and complexity to the poem's themes
B. They serve as a commentary on the disillusionment of modern society
C. They represent the fragmentation and disintegration of culture
D. They are a reflection of the poet's personal experiences and emotions
Question 4
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title?
A. It symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It represents the struggle for racial equality.
C. It highlights the importance of family and heritage.
D. It marks the beginning of the Younger family's journey towards financial stability.
Question 5
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to cut her hair?
A. Beneatha's decision is a symbol of her rejection of her African heritage.
B. Beneatha's decision is a symbol of her desire to fit in with white society.
C. Beneatha's decision is a symbol of her independence and self-reliance.
D. Beneatha's decision is a symbol of her love for her mother.
Question 6
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," 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 embodies the concept of hope and longing.
D. The green light is a symbol of the class divisions in society.
Question 7
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the 'To be or not to be' soliloquy?
A. It highlights Hamlet's indecisiveness.
B. It showcases Hamlet's philosophical nature.
C. It marks the beginning of Hamlet's journey towards madness.
D. It represents the conflict between reason and emotion.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic ending?
A. Love vs. Hate
B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Individuality
D. Honor vs. Loyalty
Question 9
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. Freedom from poverty
C. Freedom from war
D. Freedom from slavery
Question 10
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the role of the witches in the play?
A. The witches serve as a source of truth and guidance for Macbeth.
B. The witches are a symbol of the supernatural and the unknown.
C. The witches are a catalyst for the plot and drive the action of the play.
D. The witches are a representation of the chaos and disorder that Macbeth brings upon himself.
Question 11
In J.M. Coetzee's Waiting for the Barbarians, what is the significance of the character of the Magistrate?
A. The Magistrate represents the voice of reason in a chaotic world.
B. The Magistrate symbolizes the corrupting influence of power.
C. The Magistrate is a symbol of the oppressive nature of colonialism.
D. The Magistrate represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
Question 12
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the symbolic significance of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The 'rage, rage against the dying of the light' represents the will to live
B. The 'rage, rage against the dying of the light' represents the struggle against death
C. The 'rage, rage against the dying of the light' represents the importance of living in the present
D. The 'rage, rage against the dying of the light' represents the futility of human existence
Question 13
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It symbolizes the elusive American Dream.
B. It represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It highlights the class divisions in society.
D. It marks the beginning of Gatsby's journey towards self-discovery.
Question 14
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the themes of mortality and the supernatural
B. The title symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. The title represents the struggle for power and control
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's inner turmoil
Question 15
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play's plot.
C. The balcony scene showcases Romeo's poetic skills.
D. The balcony scene is a symbol of the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.

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