POST UTME RSU 2019 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 and materialism.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the speaker's longing for connection and belonging.
D. The green light is a reference to the moral decay and decline of society.
Question 2
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. Friar Lawrence is a wise and compassionate mentor to both Romeo and Juliet.
B. Friar Lawrence is a manipulative and power-hungry character who seeks to control the actions of the two lovers.
C. Friar Lawrence is a symbol of the conflict between reason and passion.
D. Friar Lawrence is a representation of the societal norms and expectations that contribute to the tragic outcome of the play.
Question 3
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the theme of cultural identity.
B. It highlights the importance of family in Igbo culture.
C. It symbolizes the collapse of traditional Igbo society.
D. It represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. He represents the anxiety and indecision of modern life
B. He embodies the concept of alienation and disconnection
C. He symbolizes the search for meaning and identity
D. He serves as a critique of societal expectations
Question 5
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins'?
A. It highlights the speaker's sense of fragmentation and disconnection.
B. It showcases the speaker's love of literature and its role in his life.
C. It serves as a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of emptiness and disconnection.
D. It marks a turning point in the poem, where the speaker begins to question his life choices.
Question 6
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the central theme?
A. The struggle for racial equality and justice.
B. The importance of family and cultural heritage.
C. The power of love and compassion.
D. The need for social justice and equality.
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to attend medical school?
A. Beneatha's decision represents her desire for financial stability.
B. Beneatha's decision symbolizes her desire for independence.
C. Beneatha's decision is a result of her family's pressure.
D. Beneatha's decision is a manifestation of her own ambition.
Question 8
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. He represents the absurdity of human existence
B. He embodies the concept of moral relativism
C. He symbolizes the alienation of modern society
D. He serves as a critique of colonialism
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It refers to the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. It symbolizes the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity
C. It represents the collapse of the colonial system
D. It signifies the end of the protagonist's life
Question 10
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, the speaker says, 'Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.' What is the speaker's attitude towards life?
A. Optimistic
B. Pessimistic
C. Ambivalent
D. Indifferent
Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, marking a shift in the characters' fortunes.
Question 12
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 elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It highlights the theme of class and social status.
D. It showcases the destructive nature of love.
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of the British colonizers.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.
C. The title is a reference to the physical destruction of the protagonist's village.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles with identity and belonging.
Question 14
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that ensues after the arrival of the British colonizers.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.
C. The title is a reference to the physical and emotional turmoil experienced by the protagonist, Okonkwo.
D. The title is a metaphor for the fragmentation of the Igbo society.
Question 15
In the short story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' by James Thurber, what plot structure is used to convey Walter's daydreams?
A. Non-linear narrative
B. Flashback
C. Stream-of-consciousness
D. Unreliable narrator

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