POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It represents the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. It highlights the theme of cultural heritage.
C. It showcases the character's struggle against colonialism.
D. It marks the beginning of the end of the king's reign.
Question 2
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the symbolic significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. It represents the supernatural forces that drive the plot.
B. It highlights the theme of fate vs. free will.
C. It showcases the character's struggle against destiny.
D. It marks the beginning of the end of the king's reign.
Question 3
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 serves as a symbol of the search for meaning and purpose.
C. He is a representation of the societal pressures faced by the modern individual.
D. He is a manifestation of the fragmented self.
Question 4
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 romance.
B. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
C. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, marking the shift from comedy to tragedy.
Question 5
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures faced by the two lovers.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play's plot.
Question 6
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that occurs in the novel.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the collapse of Okonkwo's mental state.
D. It signifies the decline of the Igbo culture.
Question 7
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the line 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. It emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest.
B. It highlights the struggle against mortality.
C. It represents the speaker's anger towards death.
D. It symbolizes the speaker's acceptance of death.
Question 8
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It highlights the struggles of immigrants.
C. It emphasizes the importance of freedom.
D. It represents the Statue of Liberty.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
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 represents the protagonist's struggle with his own identity.
D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
Question 10
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The light represents the passing of life and the inevitability of death.
B. The light symbolizes the struggle for life and the refusal to accept death.
C. The light represents the hope for a better afterlife.
D. The light signifies the importance of living in the present moment.
Question 11
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The masses represent the oppressed people of the world.
B. The masses symbolize the hope for a better life in America.
C. The masses signify the struggle for freedom and democracy.
D. The masses represent the immigrants seeking refuge in America.
Question 12
In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the significance of the daffodils?
A. They represent the beauty and tranquility of nature.
B. They symbolize the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life.
C. They embody the speaker's emotions and thoughts.
D. They serve as a reminder of the speaker's childhood memories.
Question 13
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character Antigone's decision to bury her brother?
A. The decision represents Antigone's defiance against the state.
B. The decision symbolizes Antigone's love and loyalty for her brother.
C. The decision is a metaphor for the conflict between individual and societal values.
D. The decision has no significance in the play.
Question 14
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. The line suggests the speaker's sense of fragmentation and disconnection.
B. The line is a metaphor for the speaker's emotional numbness.
C. The line represents the speaker's desire for connection and intimacy.
D. The line has no significance in the poem.
Question 15
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the characters' aspirations.
D. The green light has no symbolic significance in the novel.

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