POST UTME FUTO 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the role of the Chorus in Act 1, Scene 1?
A. To provide background information on the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
B. To introduce the main characters of the play.
C. To set the tone for the rest of the play.
D. To provide a commentary on the events of the play.
Question 2
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 has no significant meaning in the narrative.
D. The green light represents the protagonist's sense of longing.
Question 3
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. The prophecies serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions
B. The prophecies are a warning to Macbeth of the consequences of his actions
C. The prophecies are a distraction from the main plot of the play
D. The prophecies are a way to foreshadow the events of the play
Question 4
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 elusive nature of wealth.
C. It highlights the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. It emphasizes the struggle for social status.
Question 5
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character Jay Gatsby's green light across the water?
A. It represents the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. It highlights the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. It represents the longing for love and connection.
Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary reason for Romeo's banishment from Verona?
A. Romeo killed Tybalt in a duel
B. Romeo married Juliet without permission
C. Romeo was involved in a fight with the Prince's guards
D. Romeo was accused of theft
Question 7
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character Meursault's indifference to the death of his mother?
A. Meursault's indifference represents the absurdity of life.
B. Meursault's indifference symbolizes the breakdown of moral values.
C. Meursault's indifference is a reflection of his emotional numbness.
D. Meursault's indifference is a commentary on the dehumanizing effects of modern society.
Question 8
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the role of the character Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba is the king's horseman who is tasked with leading the king's spirit to the afterlife
B. Elesin Oba is the king's advisor who tries to persuade the king to stay in the world
C. Elesin Oba is the king's son who is next in line for the throne
D. Elesin Oba is a commoner who is chosen to be the king's horseman
Question 9
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character Sethe?
A. Sethe represents the struggle to overcome the trauma of slavery and its legacy.
B. Sethe is a symbol of the destructive nature of slavery and its impact on families.
C. Sethe embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
D. Sethe is a representation of the African American experience during the post-Civil War era.
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title represents the downfall of the protagonist
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 chaos that ensues after a war
Question 11
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 pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state.
Question 12
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 elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. It is a metaphor for the speaker's longing for connection and understanding.
D. It represents the class divisions and social stratification of the time period.
Question 13
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 represents the idea of a melting pot society.
B. The phrase symbolizes the struggle for freedom and equality.
C. The phrase is a metaphor for the Statue of Liberty.
D. The phrase represents the idea of a nation built by immigrants.
Question 14
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, what is the significance of the character Aureliano Buendia?
A. Aureliano Buendia represents the cyclical nature of time and the repetition of history.
B. Aureliano Buendia is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power and wealth.
C. Aureliano Buendia embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
D. Aureliano Buendia is a representation of the Macondo family's resistance to colonialism.
Question 15
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the line 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. It emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest.
B. It highlights the need to resist death.
C. It symbolizes the struggle against mortality.
D. It represents the desire for immortality.

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