Practice Post UTME LASU literature 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the speaker's attitude towards her son?

A. The speaker is encouraging her son to pursue his dreams.

B. The speaker is warning her son about the dangers of the past.

C. The speaker is advising her son to be cautious in his relationships.

D. The speaker is expressing her disappointment in her son's choices.

Question 2

In the novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood, what is the symbolic significance of the color red in the narrative?

A. The color red represents the oppressive and patriarchal society in which the protagonist lives.

B. The color red symbolizes the protagonist's growing sense of resistance and defiance.

C. The color red serves as a reminder of the protagonist's own mortality and the inevitability of death.

D. The color red represents the protagonist's growing sense of hope and resilience.

Question 3

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

A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the protagonist's life

B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture

C. It represents the clash between traditional and Western values

D. It highlights the protagonist's struggle with identity

Question 4

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

A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the novel.

B. The title is a reference to the Igbo proverb 'When things fall apart, the centre cannot hold.'

C. The title is a metaphor for the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.

D. The title is a commentary on the effects of colonialism on African societies.

Question 5

In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha?

A. She represents the struggle for identity and self-discovery.

B. She symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.

C. She embodies the concept of cultural identity.

D. She serves as a catalyst for the events that unfold in the play.

Question 6

In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the significance of the daffodils?

A. They represent the beauty and simplicity of nature

B. They symbolize the transience of life and beauty

C. They highlight the speaker's emotional state and mood

D. They serve as a metaphor for the speaker's inner turmoil

Question 7

In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the 'Dry Salvages' section?

A. It represents the search for spiritual renewal in a post-war world.

B. It symbolizes the disillusionment and despair of modern society.

C. It highlights the tension between tradition and modernity.

D. It serves as a commentary on the fragmentation of human experience.

Question 8

In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?

A. He represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.

B. He symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.

C. He embodies the concept of cultural identity.

D. He serves as a catalyst for the events that unfold in the play.

Question 9

In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes of cultural identity and colonialism?

A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.

B. The title highlights the fragility of traditional Igbo culture in the face of colonialism.

C. The title symbolizes the breakdown of social norms and values in the novel.

D. The title represents the struggle for power and control between traditional and colonial authorities.

Question 10

In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?

A. The balcony scene is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.

B. The balcony scene is a symbol of the social divide between the Montagues and the Capulets.

C. The balcony scene is a moment of comedic relief in the play.

D. The balcony scene is a metaphor for the impossibility of the lovers' union.

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 on the two lovers

D. It serves as a turning point in the play's plot

Question 12

In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the symbolic significance of the sun in the narrative?

A. The sun represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.

B. The sun symbolizes the protagonist's growing sense of alienation and disconnection.

C. The sun serves as a reminder of the protagonist's own mortality and the inevitability of death.

D. The sun represents the protagonist's growing sense of guilt and responsibility.

Question 13

In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe?

A. Sethe is a symbol of the trauma and pain of slavery.

B. Sethe is a representation of the struggle for freedom and autonomy.

C. Sethe is a commentary on the destructive nature of slavery.

D. Sethe is a metaphor for the power of motherly love.

Question 14

In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault's mother?

A. Meursault's mother represents the societal expectations that Meursault struggles with.

B. Meursault's mother symbolizes the absurdity of life.

C. Meursault's mother is a representation of the protagonist's guilt.

D. Meursault's mother is a metaphor for the inevitability of death.

Question 15

In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Elesin Oba?

A. Elesin represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.

B. Elesin symbolizes the power of the king's horseman.

C. Elesin is a representation of the Igbo people's resistance to colonialism.

D. Elesin is a metaphor for the inevitability of death.

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