POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic 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 reminder of the past and the loss of innocence.
D. The green light represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
Question 2
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, what is the significance of the Buendia family's curse?
A. The curse is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of time.
B. The curse represents the Buendia family's doomed fate.
C. The curse is a symbol of the destructive power of love.
D. The curse is a reflection of the Buendia family's isolation from the rest of society.
Question 3
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The speaker's use of imagery creates a sense of uncertainty and confusion.
B. The speaker's use of imagery represents the fragmentation of modern society.
C. The speaker's use of imagery is a reflection of his own inner turmoil.
D. The speaker's use of imagery is a commentary on the superficiality of modern life.
Question 4
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the central idea that the statue of Liberty represents?
A. Freedom and Opportunity
B. Unity and Diversity
C. Hope and Aspiration
D. Liberty and Justice
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the corrupting influence of colonialism.
C. Elesin Oba embodies the conflict between individual desire and cultural duty.
D. Elesin Oba is a representation of the power of the king's horseman.
Question 6
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic events of the play?
A. Love vs. Hate
B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Individuality
D. Appearance vs. Reality
Question 7
In James Joyce's Ulysses, what is the significance of the stream-of-consciousness narrative?
A. The stream-of-consciousness narrative reflects the fragmented nature of modern life.
B. The stream-of-consciousness narrative allows for a more intimate portrayal of the protagonist's thoughts.
C. The stream-of-consciousness narrative is a reflection of the protagonist's mental illness.
D. The stream-of-consciousness narrative is a literary device used to convey the protagonist's emotions.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', how does the character of Juliet's nurse contribute to the tragic outcome of the play?
A. The nurse's loyalty to Juliet ultimately leads to her downfall.
B. The nurse's warnings to Juliet about Romeo's family feud are ignored, contributing to the tragic outcome.
C. The nurse's role is minor and does not significantly impact the plot.
D. The nurse's character serves as a comedic relief, distracting from the tragic events.
Question 9
Analyze the theme of identity in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. How does the protagonist, Okonkwo, struggle with his identity?
A. Okonkwo struggles with his identity due to the influence of Western culture.
B. Okonkwo's struggle with identity is a result of his own personal flaws.
C. Okonkwo's identity is shaped by his traditional Igbo culture.
D. Okonkwo's identity is a reflection of his societal expectations.
Question 10
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the role of the witches in the plot?
A. The witches serve as foils to Macbeth's ambition.
B. The witches drive the plot forward with their prophecies.
C. The witches represent the supernatural forces that govern human destiny.
D. The witches are a distraction from the main conflict.
Question 11
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The imagery serves to create a sense of unease and anxiety.
B. The imagery is used to describe the speaker's inner turmoil.
C. The imagery is a reflection of the speaker's repressed desires.
D. The imagery is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of alienation.
Question 12
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the role of the witches in the play?
A. The witches serve as a chorus, providing commentary on the action.
B. The witches are a source of chaos and disorder, disrupting the natural order.
C. The witches are a symbol of the supernatural, representing the unknown.
D. The witches are a source of prophecy, guiding Macbeth's actions.
Question 13
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the raisin in the sun that Lena Younger keeps in her kitchen?
A. The raisin represents the hope for a better life.
B. The raisin symbolizes the struggle for racial equality.
C. The raisin is a reminder of the family's past struggles.
D. The raisin represents the mother's love for her children.
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. The line reflects the American Dream of freedom and opportunity.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle for social justice and equality.
C. The line is a reference to the Statue of Liberty.
D. The line is a metaphor for the immigrant experience.
Question 15
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. The line is a call to action for the United States to accept immigrants.
B. The line is a reference to the Statue of Liberty's symbolism of freedom.
C. The line is a metaphor for the struggles of the working class.
D. The line is a commentary on the treatment of refugees.

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