POST UTME OAU 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the social commentary on the American Dream?
A. The corrupting influence of wealth
B. The illusion of social mobility
C. The decay of moral values
D. The failure of capitalism
Question 2
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Romeo's disguise as a servant
B. Juliet's fake death
C. The Prince's banishment of Romeo
D. The Nurse's loyalty to Juliet
Question 3
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom from oppression
B. Freedom from economic hardship
C. Freedom from social injustice
D. Freedom from political tyranny
Question 4
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. Sethe represents the struggle for survival and freedom in the face of oppression.
B. Sethe symbolizes the trauma and pain of slavery and its lasting impact on individuals and communities.
C. Sethe embodies the complexities of motherhood and the difficult choices that come with it.
D. Sethe is a representation of the fragmented and disjointed nature of memory and identity.
Question 5
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. It represents the search for spiritual renewal and redemption.
B. It symbolizes the decay of modern society and the loss of spiritual values.
C. It highlights the importance of the individual's role in society.
D. It serves as a commentary on the effects of war on individuals and society.
Question 6
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom from oppression
B. Freedom from poverty
C. Freedom from war
D. Freedom from slavery
Question 7
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 traditional and Western cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of social norms and values in Igbo society.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity and sense of self.
D. The title is a metaphor for the decline of traditional Igbo culture and the rise of colonialism.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Romeo's love for Rosaline
B. Juliet's love for Paris
C. Romeo's plan to attend the Capulet's ball
D. Juliet's decision to fake her own death
Question 9
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.
C. The green light represents the protagonist's longing for love.
D. The green light is a metaphor for the class divisions in society.
Question 10
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
B. Rebellion and defiance
C. Fear and anxiety
D. Indifference and apathy
Question 11
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic irony of Romeo's declaration of love to Juliet?
A. Romeo's love is genuine, but ultimately doomed.
B. Romeo's love is a ruse to gain access to Juliet's family.
C. Romeo's love is a result of his impulsiveness.
D. Romeo's love is a symbol of the conflict between families.
Question 12
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth.
C. It highlights the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. It represents the character of Jay Gatsby.
Question 13
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of the horseman's refusal to die?
A. It represents the struggle for cultural identity and tradition.
B. It symbolizes the conflict between modernity and tradition.
C. It highlights the importance of honor and loyalty in African culture.
D. It serves as a commentary on the effects of colonialism on African societies.
Question 14
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the theme of racial injustice in the context of the trial of Tom Robinson?
A. The novel highlights the racial prejudices of the community.
B. The novel emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding.
C. The novel explores the theme of racial injustice in the context of the trial.
D. The novel portrays the character of Atticus Finch as a symbol of racial justice.
Question 15
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's character in the novel?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. Okonkwo's character serves as a foil to the changing societal norms in the novel.
C. Okonkwo's struggles with his own emotions and relationships reflect the complexities of human nature.
D. Okonkwo's character is a symbol of the destructive nature of colonialism.

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