POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba is a symbol of tradition and cultural heritage.
B. Elesin Oba is a symbol of modernity and change.
C. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the struggle between tradition and modernity.
D. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the power of the king.
Question 2
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, what is the significance of the character Aureliano Buendia?
A. Aureliano Buendia is a symbol of the cyclical nature of time.
B. Aureliano Buendia is a symbol of the power of storytelling.
C. Aureliano Buendia is a symbol of the struggle between tradition and modernity.
D. Aureliano Buendia is a symbol of the power of love.
Question 3
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary cause of the tragic ending?
A. Fate
B. Love
C. Hatred
D. Family Feud
Question 4
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene is significant because it marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. The balcony scene is significant because it shows Romeo's love for Juliet.
C. The balcony scene is significant because it leads to the tragic ending of the play.
D. The balcony scene is significant because it is a turning point in the play.
Question 5
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', what is the significance of the Buendia family's history in relation to the novel's themes and plot?
A. The Buendia family's history represents the cyclical nature of time.
B. The Buendia family's history represents the destructive nature of love.
C. The Buendia family's history represents the corrupting influence of power.
D. The Buendia family's history represents the redemptive power of forgiveness.
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's wives?
A. Okonkwo's wives are a symbol of the power of women in Igbo culture.
B. Okonkwo's wives are a symbol of the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo's wives are a symbol of the power of family and community.
D. Okonkwo's wives are a symbol of the power of individualism and self-discovery.
Question 7
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Hamlet's soliloquy is a reflection of his own conflicted emotions.
B. Hamlet's soliloquy is a representation of his own desire for revenge.
C. Hamlet's soliloquy is a symbol of his own mortality.
D. Hamlet's soliloquy is a metaphor for the conflict between reason and passion.
Question 8
In J.M. Coetzee's 'Disgrace', what is the significance of the character of David Lurie?
A. He represents the patriarchal society of South Africa
B. He symbolizes the struggle for racial equality in South Africa
C. He is a representation of the corrupt and oppressive government
D. He is a symbol of the decline of traditional values
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Arrow of God', what is the significance of the character of Ezeulu?
A. He represents the struggle for cultural identity
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. He is a representation of the corrupt and oppressive government
D. He is a symbol of the decline of traditional values
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's tragic flaw?
A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his inability to adapt to change.
B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his excessive pride and anger.
C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his lack of intelligence.
D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his inability to form close relationships.
Question 11
In Wole Soyinka's 'Ake: The Years of Childhood', what is the significance of the character of Wole Soyinka?
A. He represents the struggle for cultural identity
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. He is a representation of the corrupt and oppressive government
D. He is a symbol of the decline of traditional values
Question 12
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'life is a stairway'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the difficulties of life.
B. The speaker is highlighting the importance of perseverance.
C. The speaker is illustrating the concept of social mobility.
D. The speaker is describing the beauty of nature.
Question 13
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the role of the Weird Sisters?
A. They are the ones who prophesize Macbeth's future
B. They are the ones who manipulate Macbeth into committing regicide
C. They are the ones who provide comic relief in the play
D. They are the ones who serve as a symbol of fate
Question 14
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character Winston Smith's relationship with Julia?
A. Winston's relationship with Julia is a symbol of his own rebellion against the Party.
B. Winston's relationship with Julia is a representation of his own love for her.
C. Winston's relationship with Julia is a metaphor for the corrupting influence of power.
D. Winston's relationship with Julia is a reflection of his own flaws.
Question 15
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the arrival of the British colonizers.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's family and community.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel, which speaks of the fall of nations.

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