POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic irony in Act 1?
A. The audience knows the Younger family is struggling financially
B. The audience knows Beneatha is unhappy with her life
C. The audience knows Walter is in love with Ruth
D. The audience knows Asagai is a communist
Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's anger?
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 pressures
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 embodies the struggles of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement.
C. She serves as a foil to the character of Mama.
D. She is a symbol of the American Dream.
Question 4
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light?
A. A symbol of the American Dream
B. A representation of the corrupting influence of wealth
C. A metaphor for the elusive nature of perfection
D. A reference to the historical significance of the green light in literature
Question 5
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 and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases the conflict between the two families.
C. It highlights the societal pressures on the two lovers.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play's plot.
Question 6
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that occurs in the novel.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the struggle for identity and belonging.
D. It highlights the theme of colonialism and its impact on African societies.
Question 7
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. Sethe represents the struggle for freedom and independence.
B. Sethe symbolizes the trauma and pain of slavery.
C. Sethe is a representation of the destructive power of guilt and memory.
D. Sethe embodies the resilience and strength of African American women.
Question 8
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the 'Dry Salvages'?
A. A symbol of spiritual decay
B. A reference to the desolate state of modern society
C. A metaphor for the search for meaning
D. A representation of the cyclical nature of life
Question 9
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. The audience knows Romeo is in love with Rosaline
B. The audience knows Juliet is feigning death
C. The audience knows Romeo is in love with Juliet
D. The audience knows Juliet is in love with Paris
Question 10
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic irony of the play?
A. The audience knows that Hamlet's father was murdered, but Hamlet does not
B. The audience knows that Hamlet is feigning madness, but Hamlet does not
C. The audience knows that Claudius is guilty of murder, but Claudius does not
D. The audience knows that Ophelia is in love with Hamlet, but Hamlet does not
Question 11
In the play 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller, what is the significance of the character of John Proctor?
A. He represents the struggle for individual freedom.
B. He embodies the conflict between personal and public morality.
C. He serves as a foil to the character of Abigail.
D. He is a symbol of the American Dream.
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 in the Igbo society
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of the protagonist, Okonkwo
C. The title represents the clash between traditional and modern values
D. The title is a metaphor for the fragility of human existence
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
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 represents the inevitability of change and modernization.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 14
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 and materialism.
C. It serves as a reminder of the past and the lost love between Gatsby and Daisy.
D. It highlights the class divisions and social stratification in the novel.
Question 15
In the play 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams, what is the significance of the character Amanda's use of the word 'gentleman'?
A. Amanda is trying to impress her daughter's suitor.
B. Amanda is trying to manipulate her daughter's suitor.
C. Amanda is trying to emphasize the importance of social class.
D. Amanda is trying to highlight the contrast between her daughter's suitor and her own husband.

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