POST UTME LASU 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Daisy Buchanan?
A. Daisy represents the old money and social status.
B. Daisy symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. Daisy embodies the American Dream.
D. Daisy is a foil to the character of Jordan Baker.
Question 2
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 struggle against mortality and the inevitability of death.
C. It showcases the poet's own experiences with loss and grief.
D. It is a call to action for the reader to resist the forces of darkness and despair.
Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. She represents the aspirations of the younger generation.
B. She symbolizes the struggle for identity.
C. She highlights the importance of education.
D. She represents the character of Mama.
Question 4
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He represents the power of love and its ability to transform and redeem
B. He is a symbol of the chaos and disorder that can result from unchecked emotions
C. He embodies the complexities and contradictions of the human experience
D. He is a representation of the struggle between reason and emotion
Question 5
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 highlights the importance of education and personal growth.
D. She is a representation of the African American experience during the 1950s.
Question 6
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. It highlights the speaker's mundane and unfulfilling life
B. It showcases the speaker's love of coffee and its role in his daily routine
C. It is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of emptiness and disconnection
D. It is a commentary on the societal pressures that contribute to the speaker's sense of alienation
Question 7
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's anger and aggression?
A. A reflection of his cultural background
B. A manifestation of his inner turmoil
C. A symbol of his masculinity
D. A representation of his societal status
Question 8
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 reference to the eyes of the Buddha.
D. The eyes represent the eyes of a god or a deity.
Question 9
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It highlights the struggles of immigrants seeking a better life in America.
B. It emphasizes the importance of freedom and opportunity in the United States.
C. It showcases the poet's own experiences as an immigrant.
D. It is a call to action for Americans to welcome and support immigrants.
Question 10
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. It highlights the protagonist's sense of desperation and hopelessness.
B. It symbolizes the monotony and routine of modern life.
C. It represents the protagonist's struggle with anxiety and indecision.
D. It is a reference to the protagonist's love of coffee.
Question 11
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 showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.
Question 12
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 ensues after Okonkwo's downfall.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's personality.
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 represents the elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It highlights the class divisions in society.
D. It is a reference to the protagonist's love of sailing.
Question 14
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It highlights the struggles of immigrants.
C. It emphasizes the importance of freedom.
D. It represents the Statue of Liberty.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture and values
B. He is a symbol of the destructive nature of colonialism
C. He embodies the complexities and contradictions of the human experience
D. He is a representation of the struggle between tradition and modernity

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