POST UTME UNN 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the novel's portrayal of pre-colonial Igbo society.
B. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel, highlighting the novel's themes of cultural destruction and loss.
C. The title is a metaphor for the fragmentation of the Igbo people's traditional way of life under colonial rule.
D. The title is a commentary on the decline of traditional Igbo values and the rise of Western influence.
Question 2
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of metaphor?
A. The speaker uses metaphor to convey the intensity of the emotions and the urgency of the situation.
B. The speaker uses metaphor to describe the physical appearance of the natural world.
C. The speaker uses metaphor to illustrate the character's inner turmoil and conflict.
D. The speaker uses metaphor to create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
Question 3
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 speaker uses imagery to create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
B. The speaker uses imagery to convey the protagonist's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
C. The speaker uses imagery to describe the physical appearance of the protagonist.
D. The speaker uses imagery to illustrate the protagonist's inner turmoil.
Question 4
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Denver?
A. Denver represents the struggle to overcome the trauma of slavery and its legacy in American society.
B. Denver symbolizes the corrupting influence of slavery on traditional African cultures.
C. Denver is a metaphor for the complexities of human nature and the difficulties of moral decision-making.
D. Denver represents the cyclical nature of life and death in the context of slavery.
Question 5
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what is the symbolic significance of the play-within-a-play?
A. The play-within-a-play represents the chaos and disorder that results from Hamlet's delay in avenging his father's death.
B. The play-within-a-play symbolizes the corruption and decay of the Danish court.
C. The play-within-a-play is a metaphor for the complexities of human nature and the difficulties of moral decision-making.
D. The play-within-a-play is a device used by Shakespeare to critique the excesses of the Elizabethan theatre.
Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', what is the symbolic significance of the forest?
A. The forest represents the chaos and disorder of the natural world
B. The forest represents the conflict between reason and emotion
C. The forest represents the power of love and transformation
D. The forest represents the theme of identity and self-discovery
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character's decision to move to a new neighborhood?
A. The decision represents a desire for social mobility and economic stability.
B. The decision symbolizes the family's desire for a better life and a chance to escape poverty.
C. The decision is a reflection of the family's cultural values and traditions.
D. The decision is a response to the character's personal feelings of frustration and disillusionment.
Question 8
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It highlights the themes of love and longing.
D. It serves as a symbol of hope and promise.
Question 9
In James Joyce's Ulysses, what is the significance of the character of Leopold Bloom, and how does he embody the themes of identity, nationality, and Jewishness?
A. Bloom represents the quintessential Irishman, embodying the values of loyalty, duty, and tradition.
B. Bloom is a symbol of the Jewish diaspora, highlighting the tensions between cultural identity and national belonging.
C. Bloom embodies the complexities of identity, navigating the intersections of nationality, ethnicity, and religion.
D. Bloom is a representation of the fragmented and disjointed nature of modern life, which can be both exhilarating and alienating.
Question 10
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Pilkunmikan?
A. Pilkunmikan represents the struggle between tradition and modernity in Nigerian society.
B. Pilkunmikan symbolizes the corrupting influence of colonialism on traditional African cultures.
C. Pilkunmikan is a metaphor for the complexities of human nature and the difficulties of moral decision-making.
D. Pilkunmikan represents the cyclical nature of life and death in traditional Yoruba culture.
Question 11
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the struggle between tradition and modernity in Nigerian society.
B. Elesin Oba symbolizes the corrupting influence of colonialism on traditional African cultures.
C. Elesin Oba is a metaphor for the complexities of human nature and the difficulties of moral decision-making.
D. Elesin Oba represents the cyclical nature of life and death in traditional Yoruba culture.
Question 12
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character's decision to defend Tom Robinson?
A. The decision represents a desire for social justice and equality.
B. The decision symbolizes the character's personal feelings of empathy and compassion.
C. The decision is a reflection of the character's cultural values and traditions.
D. The decision is a response to the character's personal feelings of frustration and disillusionment.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism
B. The title reflects the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
C. The title reflects the struggle for power and identity in a changing world
D. The title reflects the importance of family and community in Igbo culture
Question 14
In the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, what is the significance of the character of Kurtz?
A. He represents the darkness and savagery of human nature
B. He symbolizes the corrupting influence of power and greed
C. He embodies the struggle between civilization and savagery
D. He represents the futility of colonialism
Question 15
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the struggle between tradition and modernity in Nigerian society.
B. Okonkwo symbolizes the corrupting influence of colonialism on traditional African cultures.
C. Okonkwo is a metaphor for the complexities of human nature and the difficulties of moral decision-making.
D. Okonkwo represents the cyclical nature of life and death in traditional Igbo culture.

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