POST UTME IMS U 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the wounded king of the Arthurian legend, symbolizing the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the search for spiritual enlightenment in a post-World War I world.
C. The Fisher King is a reference to the myth of the Fisher King, who is said to have been wounded by a spear and can only be healed by a virgin.
D. The Fisher King is a symbol of the destructive power of war and its impact on society.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character Meursault?
A. He represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. He embodies the struggle between morality and morality.
C. He is a symbol of the alienation and disconnection of modern society.
D. He is a representation of the destructive nature of human beings.
Question 3
What is the primary theme of Wole Soyinka's play 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for power and control.
B. The clash between traditional and modern values.
C. The importance of cultural heritage and tradition.
D. The role of fate and destiny in human life.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character J. Alfred Prufrock?
A. He represents the anxiety and indecision of modern life.
B. He embodies the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a symbol of the alienation and disconnection of modern society.
D. He is a representation of the destructive nature of human beings.
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of Elesin's refusal to die?
A. It highlights the conflict between traditional and modern values.
B. It underscores the theme of cultural imperialism.
C. It emphasizes the importance of ritual and tradition.
D. It shows the character's cowardice.
Question 6
In Langston Hughes' 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers', what is the significance of the title in relation to the poem's themes?
A. The title reflects the connection between the African American experience and the broader human experience.
B. The title symbolizes the search for identity and belonging.
C. The title is a reference to the African diaspora.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 7
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character of Elesin in relation to the novel's themes?
A. Elesin represents the traditional Yoruba values of honor and duty.
B. Elesin symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Elesin is a metaphor for the societal pressures that prevent individuals from being themselves.
D. Elesin is a reference to the Yoruba concept of ancestral spirits.
Question 8
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of Okonkwo's character?
A. He represents the traditional values and customs of the Igbo people.
B. He embodies the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a symbol of masculinity and strength.
D. He is a representation of the negative effects of colonialism.
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism.
B. It highlights the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It symbolizes the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It represents the collapse of the social and moral order in the Igbo community.
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 11
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It highlights the struggle for freedom and democracy.
B. It emphasizes the importance of immigration and assimilation.
C. It underscores the theme of hope and opportunity.
D. It shows the dangers of unchecked immigration.
Question 12
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo in relation to the novel's themes?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo values of masculinity and strength.
B. Okonkwo symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo is a metaphor for the societal pressures that prevent individuals from being themselves.
D. Okonkwo is a reference to the Yoruba concept of ancestral spirits.
Question 13
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's love for Juliet.
B. It highlights the societal pressures that prevent the lovers from being together.
C. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, leading to the tragic events that follow.
Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. She represents the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
B. She symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. She is a symbol of hope and optimism.
D. She represents the struggle for social justice.
Question 15
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle to overcome the trauma of slavery.
B. She embodies the destructive power of guilt and shame.
C. She symbolizes the corrupting influence of power and oppression.
D. She represents the tension between individual identity and collective memory.

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