POST UTME OSUSTECH 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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 is a metaphor for the protagonist's longing for connection.
D. The green light is a reference to the biblical promise of salvation.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the role of Okonkwo's character in the novel?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. He symbolizes the struggle between traditional and modern values.
C. He is a symbol of masculinity and strength in Igbo culture.
D. He is a representation of the corrupting influence of colonialism.
Question 3
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of Elesin's refusal to die?
A. It represents Elesin's loyalty to the king and his people.
B. It symbolizes Elesin's resistance against the colonial powers.
C. It highlights the cultural clashes between traditional and modern values.
D. It showcases Elesin's personal struggle with his own mortality.
Question 4
In James Joyce's Ulysses, what is the significance of the stream-of-consciousness narrative?
A. The stream-of-consciousness narrative represents the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters.
B. The stream-of-consciousness narrative is a symbol of the fragmented nature of modern life.
C. The stream-of-consciousness narrative is a metaphor for the search for meaning in a postmodern world.
D. The stream-of-consciousness narrative is a representation of the societal pressures that drive the characters apart.
Question 5
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite the star-crossed lovers?
A. It represents the theme of love conquering all
B. It highlights the theme of fate vs. free will
C. It showcases the character's cleverness
D. It symbolizes the futility of human intervention
Question 6
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Mercutio?
A. Mercutio serves as a foil to Romeo, highlighting his impulsive nature.
B. Mercutio is a comedic relief character, providing humor in the play.
C. Mercutio is a tragic figure, whose death serves as a catalyst for the conflict.
D. Mercutio is a wise and experienced character, who advises Romeo on his love for Juliet.
Question 7
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, the speaker is faced with a choice between two roads. What literary device is used to convey the speaker's emotions?
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Alliteration
D. Enjambment
Question 8
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, the speaker is portrayed as a character who is struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. What literary device is used to convey this anxiety?
A. Stream-of-consciousness
B. Imagery
C. Alliteration
D. Enjambment
Question 9
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, what is the significance of the Buendia family's cyclical nature?
A. The Buendia family's cyclical nature represents the repetition of history.
B. The Buendia family's cyclical nature is a symbol of the cyclical nature of life.
C. The Buendia family's cyclical nature is a metaphor for the futility of human endeavor.
D. The Buendia family's cyclical nature is a representation of the societal pressures that drive the characters apart.
Question 10
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. It represents the spiritual decay of modern society
B. It symbolizes the search for spiritual renewal
C. It highlights the theme of disillusionment
D. It represents the futility of human existence
Question 11
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, the speaker is portrayed as a character who is struggling with disillusionment and spiritual decay. What literary device is used to convey this disillusionment?
A. Stream-of-consciousness
B. Imagery
C. Alliteration
D. Enjambment
Question 12
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch is portrayed as a symbol of justice and morality. What literary device is used to create this symbolism?
A. Allusion
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Symbolism
Question 13
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba's refusal to die?
A. It symbolizes his resistance to colonialism
B. It highlights his loyalty to the king
C. It showcases his bravery in the face of death
D. It represents his desire for immortality
Question 14
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Jay Gatsby is portrayed as a symbol of the American Dream. What literary device is used to create this symbolism?
A. Allusion
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Symbolism
Question 15
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. The character of Sethe represents the struggle for freedom and autonomy.
B. The character of Sethe is a symbol of the trauma and pain of slavery.
C. The character of Sethe is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of violence.
D. The character of Sethe is a representation of the societal pressures that drive the characters apart.

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