POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the 'yellow fog'?
A. A symbol of hope and renewal
B. A metaphor for the speaker's anxiety and indecision
C. A representation of the city's decay and neglect
D. A reference to the speaker's past experiences and memories
Question 2
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions.
B. They foreshadow the tragic events that unfold.
C. They represent the supernatural forces that shape human destiny.
D. They provide comic relief in an otherwise dark play.
Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'raisin in the sun'?
A. The American Dream
B. The struggle for equality
C. The power of family
D. The importance of education
Question 4
In George Orwell's '1984', what is the significance of the telescreen?
A. It serves as a symbol of the totalitarian government's control over citizens.
B. It represents the government's ability to monitor and manipulate citizens.
C. It highlights the dangers of government surveillance.
D. It showcases the government's use of propaganda to control citizens.
Question 5
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the 'death by water'?
A. A symbol of spiritual renewal and rebirth
B. A metaphor for the search for meaning and connection in a post-war world
C. A reference to the character's past experiences and memories
D. A representation of the decay and neglect of modern society
Question 6
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character of Boo Radley?
A. Boo Radley represents the kindness and generosity of the human spirit.
B. Boo Radley is a symbol of the struggle for racial equality.
C. Boo Radley is a representation of the conflict between childhood innocence and adult reality.
D. Boo Radley is a foil to the character of Scout.
Question 7
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', 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 serves as a symbol of Gatsby's longing for Daisy.
Question 8
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. Puck is a symbol of chaos and disorder.
B. Puck is a symbol of love and fertility.
C. Puck is a symbol of mischief and mayhem.
D. Puck is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that ensues after the arrival of the British colonizers.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.
C. The title is a reference to the physical landscape of the Igbo people.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state.
Question 10
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle for freedom and independence.
B. She symbolizes the trauma and pain of slavery.
C. She is a commentary on the destructive nature of slavery.
D. She is a representation of the African American experience.
Question 11
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. Prufrock represents the anxiety and indecision of modern life.
B. Prufrock is a symbol of the search for meaning and connection in a fragmented world.
C. Prufrock is a representation of the conflict between reason and emotion.
D. Prufrock is a foil to the character of the woman.
Question 12
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the significance of the road not taken?
A. The road not taken represents the choices we make in life.
B. The road not taken is a symbol of the regret and longing that comes with making choices.
C. The road not taken is a representation of the conflict between individuality and conformity.
D. The road not taken is a foil to the character of the speaker.
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The rise of colonialism
C. The importance of family
D. The power of individualism
Question 14
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the themes of mortality and the afterlife.
B. It symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. It represents the protagonist's struggle with identity.
D. It is a reference to the Yoruba mythological figure of Eshu.
Question 15
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Hamlet's madness?
A. To distract from his true intentions
B. To express his grief and anger
C. To manipulate others
D. To show his intellectual superiority

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