POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the metaphor of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The metaphor represents the struggle against the inevitability of death.
B. The metaphor symbolizes the importance of living life to the fullest.
C. The metaphor is a call to action, urging the reader to resist the forces of oppression.
D. The metaphor represents the futility of human existence.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the symbolic significance of the character Meursault's lack of emotional response to the death of his mother?
A. Meursault's lack of emotional response represents the absurdity of human existence.
B. Meursault's lack of emotional response symbolizes the breakdown of traditional moral values.
C. Meursault's lack of emotional response is a metaphor for the alienation of modern society.
D. Meursault's lack of emotional response represents the individual's rejection of societal expectations.
Question 3
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the symbolic significance of the character Prufrock's use of the metaphor 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The metaphor represents Prufrock's sense of disillusionment with modern life.
B. The metaphor symbolizes Prufrock's fear of commitment and intimacy.
C. The metaphor is a metaphor for Prufrock's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
D. The metaphor represents Prufrock's acceptance of his circumstances.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King symbolizes the quest for spiritual renewal.
C. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the search for meaning in a post-war world.
D. The Fisher King represents the fragmentation of the self.
Question 5
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King symbolizes the quest for spiritual renewal.
C. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the search for meaning in a post-war world.
D. The Fisher King represents the struggle between good and evil.
Question 6
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of human relationships.
D. The green light represents the destructive power of nostalgia and longing.
Question 7
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He is a symbol of mischief and chaos
B. He is a representation of the power of love
C. He is a manifestation of the forest's magic
D. He is a servant of the fairy king
Question 8
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is urging the reader to resist the inevitability of death and to fight against it.
B. The speaker is suggesting that life is a precious gift that should be cherished and not taken for granted.
C. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment and not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
D. The speaker is commenting on the human experience of mortality and the need to confront it head-on.
Question 9
In the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, what is the symbolic significance of the Congo River?
A. It represents the journey into the unknown.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of power.
C. It is a symbol of the natural world versus the civilized world.
D. It has no symbolic significance in the novel.
Question 10
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the destructive power of love.
B. Ophelia symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. Ophelia is a foil to Hamlet's character, highlighting his rationality.
D. Ophelia represents the corrupting influence of power.
Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional values of Igbo culture.
B. Okonkwo symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo is a foil to the character of Unoka, highlighting the contrast between their personalities.
D. Okonkwo represents the destructive power of pride and ambition.
Question 12
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the destructive power of love.
B. Ophelia symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. Ophelia is a foil to Hamlet's character, highlighting his madness.
D. Ophelia represents the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's relationship with his father?
A. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
B. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a representation of the societal expectations placed on men in Igbo culture.
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a reflection of the character's own struggles with identity and masculinity.
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a commentary on the role of family in shaping an individual's values and beliefs.
Question 14
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It symbolizes the connection between the gods and the people
B. It represents the harvest season and the fertility of the land
C. It is a time for celebration and feasting
D. It is a time for spiritual renewal and reflection
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional values of Igbo culture.
B. Okonkwo symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo is a foil to the character of Unoka, highlighting the contrast between their personalities.
D. Okonkwo represents the destructive power of pride and ambition.

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