POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the phrase 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It represents the struggle for freedom.
C. It highlights the importance of immigration.
D. It emphasizes the need for social justice.
Question 2
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the societal constraints that prevent Romeo and Juliet from being together.
B. The balcony scene is a symbol of the lovers' innocence and naivety.
C. The balcony scene is a metaphor for the conflict between fate and free will.
D. The balcony scene is a representation of the lovers' passion and desire for each other.
Question 3
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. Hope and promise of a better life
B. Elusiveness and unattainability
C. Material wealth and status
D. Social class and distinction
Question 4
What is the primary literary device used in Langston Hughes' 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Allusion
D. Symbolism
Question 5
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 the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. It underscores the theme of cultural identity.
D. It represents his desire for power and control.
Question 6
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title 'Things Fall Apart' represents the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title 'Things Fall Apart' symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism.
C. The title 'Things Fall Apart' is a reference to the biblical book of Ecclesiastes.
D. The title 'Things Fall Apart' represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
Question 7
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 elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It signifies the loss of innocence and naivety.
D. It represents the idea of social mobility.
Question 8
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional values of the Igbo people.
B. Okonkwo is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo is a representation of the struggle for power and control.
D. Okonkwo is a metaphor for the decay of traditional values.
Question 9
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.
B. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Elesin Oba is a representation of the struggle for power and control.
D. Elesin Oba is a metaphor for the decay of traditional values.
Question 10
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the role of the witches in the play?
A. They serve as foils to Macbeth's ambition.
B. They provide a commentary on the supernatural.
C. They drive the plot forward with their prophecies.
D. They symbolize the chaos and disorder of war.
Question 11
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character of Creon?
A. He represents the struggle between individual freedom and state authority.
B. He symbolizes the corrupting influence of power.
C. He signifies the importance of following the law.
D. He represents the idea of justice and morality.
Question 12
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to death
B. The speaker is defiant towards death
C. The speaker is ambivalent towards death
D. The speaker is fearful of death
Question 13
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions
B. They foreshadow the consequences of Macbeth's actions
C. They symbolize the supernatural forces at work in the play
D. They represent the chaos and disorder in the play
Question 14
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. Fear and avoidance
C. Resistance and defiance
D. Neutrality and indifference
Question 15
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. Romeo's declaration of love for Juliet
B. Juliet's decision to marry Paris
C. The Capulet's ball invitation
D. The fight between Mercutio and Tybalt

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