Practice Post UTME FUTO literature 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, the character Okonkwo is known for his

A. brutality and violence towards his family.

B. generosity and kindness towards his community.

C. wisdom and intelligence in his decision-making.

D. cunning and deceitfulness in his business dealings.

Question 2

In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?

A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of European colonizers.

B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.

C. The title represents the protagonist's struggle with his own identity.

D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.

Question 3

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 character of Daisy Buchanan

D. The green light is a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth

Question 4

In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character's indecision?

A. The character's indecision reflects the speaker's anxiety and self-doubt.

B. The character's indecision symbolizes the speaker's fear of commitment and intimacy.

C. The character's indecision represents the speaker's struggle with his own identity and sense of purpose.

D. The character's indecision is a metaphor for the speaker's disillusionment with modern society.

Question 5

In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the road not taken?

A. The speaker is regretful about the road not taken.

B. The speaker is proud of the road taken.

C. The speaker is uncertain about the choice made.

D. The speaker is indifferent to the road not taken.

Question 6

In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, the speaker says, 'Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.' What does this line suggest about the speaker's life?

A. The speaker's life has been easy and comfortable.

B. The speaker's life has been difficult and challenging.

C. The speaker's life has been filled with opportunities and success.

D. The speaker's life has been marked by failure and disappointment.

Question 7

In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the primary theme that the Younger family struggles with?

A. The struggle for racial equality

B. The conflict between tradition and modernity

C. The importance of family and heritage

D. The pursuit of wealth and material possessions

Question 8

In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, what is the significance of the character Holden Caulfield?

A. Holden is a symbol of rebellion and nonconformity.

B. Holden is a representation of the societal pressures faced by teenagers.

C. Holden is a character who embodies the concept of alienation and disconnection.

D. Holden is a character who is driven by emotions and feelings.

Question 9

In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the symbolic significance of the ghost of King Hamlet?

A. The ghost represents the guilt and conscience of Prince Hamlet.

B. The ghost symbolizes the corruption and decay of the royal family.

C. The ghost represents the power of the past to shape the present.

D. The ghost is a symbol of the supernatural and the unknown.

Question 10

In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, how does the character of Okonkwo's tragic flaw contribute to his downfall?

A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his pride, which leads to his downfall.

B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his anger, which leads to his downfall.

C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his stubbornness, which leads to his downfall.

D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his laziness, which leads to his downfall.

Question 11

In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Jay Gatsby?

A. Gatsby represents the American Dream.

B. Gatsby represents the struggle for social mobility.

C. Gatsby represents the corrupting influence of wealth.

D. Gatsby represents the power of love.

Question 12

In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?

A. The green card represents the American Dream and the opportunity for a better life.

B. The green card symbolizes the family's struggle for identity and belonging.

C. The green card is a reminder of the family's past and their roots.

D. The green card represents the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.

Question 13

In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?

A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of Western colonialism in Igbo society.

B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.

C. The title represents the protagonist's struggle with his own identity and cultural heritage.

D. The title is a metaphor for the decline of the Igbo people's traditional way of life.

Question 14

In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the mockingbird?

A. The mockingbird represents innocence and kindness.

B. The mockingbird symbolizes the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life.

C. The mockingbird represents the destructive nature of prejudice and racism.

D. The mockingbird is a symbol of the American South and its values.

Question 15

In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character Daisy Buchanan?

A. Daisy is a symbol of the American Dream.

B. Daisy is a representation of the societal pressures faced by women.

C. Daisy is a character who embodies the concept of class and social status.

D. Daisy is a character who is driven by emotions and feelings.

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