POST UTME UNIOSUN 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In William Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury', what is the significance of the Compson family's decline?
A. It reflects the decay of the Old South and the loss of traditional values.
B. It symbolizes the fragmentation of the Compson family's identity.
C. It highlights the tension between past and present.
D. It represents the struggle for individual freedom and autonomy.
Question 2
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 intimacy.
D. The green light represents the moral decay and decline of society.
Question 3
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 is a result of her desire to escape the poverty of her family.
B. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to pursue a career in medicine.
C. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to please her mother.
D. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to rebel against her family's traditional values.
Question 4
In George Orwell's '1984', what is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?
A. To promote the Party's ideology and propaganda.
B. To suppress dissent and opposition to the Party.
C. To control the flow of information and history.
D. To maintain the Party's power and authority.
Question 5
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 American Dream.
B. The green light represents the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. The green light represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The green light represents the speaker's longing for love.
Question 6
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character of Boo Radley?
A. Boo Radley represents the idea of kindness and generosity in a world filled with cruelty and injustice.
B. Boo Radley symbolizes the idea of redemption and forgiveness in a society plagued by racial tension.
C. Boo Radley serves as a metaphor for the idea of childhood innocence and the loss of innocence.
D. Boo Radley represents the idea of the 'other' and the importance of understanding and empathy.
Question 7
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 is a call to action, urging Americans to welcome immigrants and provide them with freedom.
B. The line is a reference to the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing the idea of freedom and opportunity.
C. The line is a critique of the treatment of immigrants in the United States, highlighting the need for reform.
D. The line is a metaphor for the American Dream, representing the idea of a better life.
Question 8
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the role of the witches in the play?
A. The witches serve as foils to Macbeth's ambition.
B. The witches provide a sense of foreboding and impending doom.
C. The witches are a symbol of the supernatural and the unknown.
D. The witches are a representation of the chaos and disorder that Macbeth unleashes.
Question 9
In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, what is the significance of the character of Holden Caulfield?
A. Holden Caulfield represents the idea of teenage angst and rebellion against societal norms.
B. Holden Caulfield symbolizes the idea of alienation and disconnection in a world that values superficial relationships.
C. Holden Caulfield serves as a metaphor for the idea of the 'phoney' and the importance of authenticity.
D. Holden Caulfield represents the idea of the 'outsider' and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
Question 10
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The imagery serves to create a sense of claustrophobia and anxiety.
B. The imagery is used to describe the speaker's inner turmoil and emotional state.
C. The imagery is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of isolation and disconnection.
D. The imagery is a representation of the speaker's desire for social acceptance and validation.
Question 11
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom and democracy
B. Hope and resilience
C. Suffering and oppression
D. Immigration and assimilation
Question 12
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. The line is a call to action, urging the reader to resist the inevitability of death.
B. The line is a reference to the struggle for life and the importance of living in the present.
C. The line is a critique of the societal norms and expectations that govern human behavior.
D. The line is a metaphor for the human desire for immortality and the fear of death.
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 represents the monotony of modern life
B. It symbolizes the speaker's feelings of alienation
C. It signifies the speaker's desire for connection
D. It represents the speaker's nostalgia for a lost era
Question 14
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title symbolizes the collapse of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title represents the struggle for independence in Nigeria.
C. The title is a metaphor for the fragmentation of the protagonist's psyche.
D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
Question 15
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card that George Murchison receives from his father?
A. It represents the American Dream
B. It symbolizes the loss of African American identity
C. It signifies the corrupting influence of wealth
D. It represents the tension between tradition and modernity

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