POST UTME UNILAG 2022 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He symbolizes the power of the king and the importance of tradition.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 2
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's love is first declared.
Question 3
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the symbolic significance of the 'river'?
A. Renewal and spiritual rebirth
B. Despair and spiritual decay
C. The passage of time and the fleeting nature of human experience
D. The search for meaning and connection in a post-war world
Question 4
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 represents the idea that freedom is a universal human right.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle for social justice and equality.
C. The line is a call to action, urging Americans to welcome immigrants and provide them with opportunities.
D. The line is a commentary on the limitations of the American Dream.
Question 5
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. Meursault represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. Meursault is a symbol of the societal pressures that lead to his actions.
C. Meursault is a reflection of the struggle for identity and morality in modern society.
D. Meursault is a representation of the human condition and the search for meaning.
Question 6
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 is a pivotal moment in the play that sets the tone for the rest of the story.
Question 7
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards choice and regret?
A. Regret and longing
B. Acceptance and contentment
C. Indifference and ambivalence
D. Certainty and conviction
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', how does the character of Friar Lawrence contribute to the tragic outcome of the play?
A. Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet ultimately leads to their deaths.
B. Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo to fake his own death leads to Juliet's tragic mistake.
C. Friar Lawrence's failure to communicate effectively with Romeo and Juliet leads to their downfall.
D. Friar Lawrence's intentions are pure, but his actions are misguided and contribute to the tragic outcome.
Question 9
In Wole Soyinka's 'Ake: The Years of Childhood', what is the significance of the character Soyinka's relationship with his father?
A. It highlights the complexities of Soyinka's character and his struggles with identity.
B. It showcases the societal pressures that contribute to Soyinka's sense of dislocation.
C. It symbolizes the tension between Soyinka's desire for individuality and his father's expectations.
D. It represents the struggle between tradition and modernity in Soyinka's life.
Question 10
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He is a symbol of the decay of traditional values.
D. He is a representation of the Nigerian people's resistance to colonialism.
Question 11
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.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's personality.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the old ways of the African American community, while the Younger family represents the new.
B. Beneatha represents the new ways of the African American community, while the Younger family represents the old.
C. Beneatha represents the power of the African American community, while the Younger family represents the power of the white community.
D. Beneatha represents the power of the white community, while the Younger family represents the power of the African American community.
Question 13
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. It highlights the speaker's sense of monotony and routine.
B. It symbolizes the speaker's desire for excitement and adventure.
C. It represents the speaker's feelings of guilt and regret.
D. It is a reference to the speaker's love of coffee.
Question 14
In the novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood, what is the symbolic significance of the 'red dress'?
A. The oppression of women and the objectification of the female body
B. The power of resistance and the struggle for female empowerment
C. The fragility of human life and the inevitability of death
D. The tension between individual desire and societal expectation
Question 15
In the poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou, what is the significance of the line 'You may write me down in history / With your bitter, twisted lies'?
A. The line represents the speaker's defiance in the face of oppression.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle for social justice and equality.
C. The line is a commentary on the limitations of language and its ability to capture reality.
D. The line is a call to action, urging readers to challenge dominant narratives and seek truth.

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