POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. Okonkwo's character serves as a critique of colonialism and its impact on African societies.
C. Okonkwo's struggles with his own identity and cultural heritage are a central theme in the novel.
D. Okonkwo's character is insignificant in the novel.
Question 2
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the struggle for racial equality
B. It symbolizes the American Dream
C. It represents the conflict between tradition and modernity
D. It is a reference to the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes
Question 3
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. A symbol of spiritual decay
B. A representation of the search for meaning
C. A metaphor for the disillusionment of society
D. A reference to the myth of the Fisher King
Question 4
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the speaker's attitude towards the mother's life?
A. Respectful
B. Disapproving
C. Sympathetic
D. Indifferent
Question 5
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the mother's words 'Life for me ain't been no crystal stair'?
A. The mother's words reflect her own struggles and hardships.
B. The mother's words symbolize the difficulties faced by African Americans.
C. The mother's words are a metaphor for the challenges of growing up.
D. The mother's words are a reference to the biblical story of Jacob's ladder.
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 in the protagonist's life
B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture
C. It represents the protagonist's struggle with identity
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. The green card represents the American Dream.
B. The green card symbolizes the family's desire for financial security.
C. The green card is a metaphor for the characters' struggle with identity.
D. The green card represents the characters' desire for social mobility.
Question 8
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. The eyes represent God or a higher power.
B. The eyes symbolize the judgment of society.
C. The eyes are a metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The eyes represent the decay of moral values.
Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. Freedom and opportunity
B. Wealth and material possessions
C. Family and heritage
D. Racial identity and pride
Question 10
In the novel 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' by Junot Díaz, what is the significance of the character Yunior's narrative voice?
A. Yunior's narrative voice reflects his own experiences as a Dominican immigrant.
B. Yunior's narrative voice symbolizes the struggle for identity and belonging.
C. Yunior's narrative voice is a representation of the complexities of Caribbean culture.
D. Yunior's narrative voice is a metaphor for the power of storytelling.
Question 11
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 American Dream and the elusive nature of wealth and status.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and the decay of moral values.
C. It is a metaphor for the speaker's longing for a lost love and a sense of nostalgia.
D. It highlights the class divisions and social stratification in the novel.
Question 12
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', how does the character of Friar Lawrence contribute to the tragic outcome of the play?
A. Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet ultimately leads to their deaths.
B. Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo to flee Verona prevents the tragic outcome.
C. Friar Lawrence's failure to prevent the duel between Tybalt and Mercutio leads to the tragic outcome.
D. Friar Lawrence's role is insignificant in the tragic outcome of the play.
Question 13
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, the theme of madness and sanity is explored through the character of Hamlet. Analyze how the playwright uses the character of Ophelia to illustrate the destructive nature of madness.
A. Ophelia represents the destructive nature of madness.
B. Ophelia symbolizes the tragic fate of the lovers.
C. Ophelia embodies the tension between reason and emotion.
D. Ophelia is a representation of the power of love.
Question 14
In the play 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the innocent and naive nature of love.
B. Ophelia's character serves as a critique of the societal expectations placed on women.
C. Ophelia's struggles with her own identity and mental health are a central theme in the play.
D. Ophelia's character is insignificant in the play.
Question 15
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.
B. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Elesin Oba is a representation of the king's power and authority.
D. Elesin Oba is a character who embodies the concept of cultural relativism.

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