POST UTME UNIBEN 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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 elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light represents the futility of human desire.
D. The green light signifies the class divisions in society.
Question 2
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. The line emphasizes the importance of freedom and liberty.
B. The line highlights the struggles of immigrants seeking a better life.
C. The line represents the generosity and compassion of the American people.
D. The line symbolizes the melting pot of cultures in America.
Question 3
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character's love for Big Brother?
A. The character's love for Big Brother represents the power of totalitarianism
B. The character's love for Big Brother symbolizes the desire for security and stability
C. The character's love for Big Brother is a metaphor for the search for meaning
D. The character's love for Big Brother represents the dangers of groupthink
Question 4
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the symbolic significance of the sun?
A. The sun represents justice and morality
B. The sun symbolizes the absurdity of life
C. The sun represents the protagonist's guilt and shame
D. The sun is a metaphor for the protagonist's alienation
Question 5
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 clash of cultures.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It is a metaphor for the decline of the Igbo people's traditional way of life.
Question 6
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the image of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. It represents the speaker's defiance in the face of death.
B. It symbolizes the struggle for individuality.
C. It is a metaphor for the speaker's inner turmoil.
D. It is a literal description of the natural world.
Question 7
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He serves as a foil to the main character, Oberon.
B. He is a symbol of chaos and disorder in the play.
C. He represents the power of love and magic.
D. He is a source of comedic relief in the play.
Question 8
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom from oppression
B. Escape from poverty
C. Asylum from war
D. Immigration to America
Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to cut her hair?
A. It represents her rejection of her African heritage
B. It symbolizes her desire for independence
C. It highlights her struggle with identity
D. It showcases her desire for beauty and vanity
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the fragmentation of the Igbo culture.
C. The title represents the collapse of the colonial system.
D. The title signifies the disintegration of the protagonist's family.
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's tragic flaw?
A. It represents his inability to adapt to change
B. It symbolizes his struggle with masculinity
C. It highlights his conflict with colonialism
D. It showcases his weakness in leadership
Question 12
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the speaker's attitude towards life?
A. Optimistic and hopeful
B. Pessimistic and disillusioned
C. Ambivalent and indecisive
D. Resigned and fatalistic
Question 13
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's love for Juliet.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.
Question 14
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of Okonkwo's title as an 'Eze'?
A. Symbol of Okonkwo's wealth
B. Indication of Okonkwo's status as a leader
C. Representation of Okonkwo's connection to the gods
D. Reflection of Okonkwo's pride
Question 15
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The rise of colonialism in Nigeria
C. The struggle for independence in Africa
D. The impact of Western education on traditional culture

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