POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
Correct A. Freedom and liberty
B. Hope and perseverance
C. Despair and desperation
D. Fear and anxiety

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'raisin in the sun'?
Correct A. The American Dream
B. The struggle for equality
C. The power of family
D. The importance of education

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
Correct A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The rise of colonialism
C. The importance of family
D. The power of individualism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. Acceptance and resignation
Correct B. Resistance and defiance
C. Fear and anxiety
D. Hope and optimism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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
Correct B. To express his grief and anger
C. To manipulate others
D. To show his intellectual superiority

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. The audience knows that Romeo is already married to Rosaline.
B. The audience knows that Juliet is feigning her death.
Correct C. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are from feuding families.
D. The audience knows that Romeo is a prince.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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 uses imagery to describe the beauty of nature.
Correct B. The speaker uses imagery to convey the speaker's inner turmoil.
C. The speaker uses imagery to describe the speaker's love interest.
D. The speaker uses imagery to describe the speaker's daily routine.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolism of the green light across the water?
Correct A. The green light symbolizes the American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light symbolizes the elusiveness of love.
D. The green light symbolizes the futility of human endeavor.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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.
Correct C. Puck is a symbol of mischief and mayhem.
D. Puck is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
Correct B. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
C. It showcases the poetic skills of Romeo and Juliet.
D. It introduces the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that follows Okonkwo's downfall.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
Correct C. It represents the struggle between traditional and Western values.
D. It highlights the importance of family in Igbo society.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
Correct D. It is a pivotal moment in the play that sets the tone for the rest of the story.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that occurs in the novel.
Correct B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the protagonist's struggle with identity.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the title?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's downfall.
B. They symbolize the supernatural forces that shape the plot.
C. They represent the chaos and disorder that pervades the play.
Correct D. They are a commentary on the dangers of ambition.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle for freedom and independence.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the struggle for identity and cultural heritage.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a commentary on the destructive nature of patriarchy.
Correct D. He is a representation of the Igbo people's values and customs.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle for identity and cultural heritage.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a commentary on the destructive nature of patriarchy.
Correct D. He is a representation of the Yoruba people's values and customs.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. He represents the struggle for identity and cultural heritage.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a commentary on the destructive nature of patriarchy.
Correct D. He is a representation of the Catholic Church's values and customs.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe's daughter?
A. She represents the struggle for freedom and independence.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
Correct A. Freedom and democracy
B. Hope and resilience
C. Suffering and oppression
D. Immigration and assimilation

Correct Answer: A

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