POST UTME UNN 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
Correct A. Freedom and liberty
B. Hope and perseverance
C. Desperation and despair
D. Immigration and assimilation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Romeo's love for Juliet is genuine
B. Juliet's family feud with the Montagues
Correct C. Romeo's disguise as a servant
D. The tragic fate of the two lovers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. Fertility and abundance
B. Strength and masculinity
Correct C. Tradition and cultural heritage
D. Wealth and status

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the road not taken?
A. Regret and longing
Correct B. Ambivalence and uncertainty
C. Confidence and self-assurance
D. Indifference and apathy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic significance of the ghost of King Hamlet?
Correct A. To reveal the truth about King Hamlet's death
B. To drive Hamlet to madness and revenge
C. To serve as a symbol of justice and morality
D. To provide comic relief in the play

Correct Answer: A

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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'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.
Correct D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
Correct A. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
B. It represents the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism.
C. It signifies the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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.
Correct B. He embodies the conflict between cultural identity and colonialism.
C. He symbolizes the breakdown of social norms and values.
D. He is a symbol of resistance against colonial rule.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive power of love and desire.
Correct B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She embodies the theme of madness and its consequences.
D. She is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease', what is the significance of the character Obi Okonkwo?
Correct A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between cultural identity and colonialism.
C. He symbolizes the breakdown of social norms and values.
D. He is a symbol of resistance against colonial rule.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary cause of the tragic ending?
Correct A. The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
B. The impulsive nature of Romeo and Juliet
C. The societal pressure to conform to family expectations
D. The influence of the stars and fate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
Correct A. It represents the collapse of traditional Igbo society
B. It symbolizes the fragmentation of the protagonist's psyche
C. It reflects the chaos and disorder that follows colonialism
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the central conflict?
A. The struggle between tradition and modernity
Correct B. The clash between cultural identity and colonialism
C. The conflict between the king's horseman and the colonial administrator
D. The struggle for power and control within the royal court

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. It represents the spiritual decay of modern society
Correct B. It symbolizes the search for spiritual renewal and redemption
C. It reflects the disillusionment and fragmentation of the post-war era
D. It is a reference to the mythological figure of the Fisher King

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
Correct A. They represent the supernatural forces that drive the plot
B. They symbolize the chaos and disorder that follows the protagonist's actions
C. They reflect the protagonist's own guilt and paranoia
D. They are a commentary on the dangers of ambition and greed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that emerges from the tragic love story?
A. Love vs. Hate
Correct B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Individuality
D. Appearance vs. Reality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos that ensues after Okonkwo's downfall
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture
C. The title represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's personality
Correct D. The title signifies the collapse of the Igbo society

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the primary effect of the daffodils on the speaker?
A. The daffodils evoke a sense of melancholy in the speaker
Correct B. The daffodils inspire a feeling of joy and wonder in the speaker
C. The daffodils symbolize the transience of life
D. The daffodils represent the beauty of nature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct 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 hope for a better future
D. The green light signifies the class divisions in society

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the spiritual decay of modern society
Correct B. The Fisher King symbolizes the search for spiritual renewal
C. The Fisher King represents the disillusionment with modern life
D. The Fisher King signifies the fragmentation of modern culture

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic ending?
A. Love vs. Hate
Correct B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Individuality
D. Appearance vs. Reality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos that ensues after Okonkwo's death
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
Correct C. The title represents the struggle between traditional and Western cultures
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's inner turmoil

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character's alienation?
Correct A. The alienation serves as a commentary on the absurdity of modern life
B. The alienation is a result of the protagonist's inability to connect with others
C. The alienation is a deliberate choice made by the protagonist to reject societal norms
D. The alienation is a symptom of the protagonist's mental illness

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character's decision to move to a white neighborhood?
A. The decision represents a desire for economic mobility
B. The decision is a symbol of the family's desire for social acceptance
C. The decision is a result of the family's struggle to maintain their cultural identity
Correct D. The decision is a commentary on the limitations of the American Dream

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. The green light represents the elusive American Dream
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. The green light is a metaphor for the protagonist's longing for love
D. The green light is a commentary on the superficiality of the wealthy elite

Correct Answer: A

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