POST UTME ABU 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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 reflects the poet's rejection of the idea of immigration.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle for freedom and equality.
C. The line is a reference to the Statue of Liberty.
D. The line is a metaphor for the American Dream.
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 and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the conflict between the two families.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play's plot.
Question 3
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the symbolic significance of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The importance of living life to the fullest
B. The need to accept death with dignity
C. The struggle against the inevitability of death
D. The importance of family and legacy
Question 4
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
A. The title reflects the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. The title symbolizes the protagonist's alienation and disconnection from society.
C. The title is a reference to the concept of the 'absurd'.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 5
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive nature of love.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She is a foil to the character of Hamlet, highlighting their differences.
D. She is a catalyst for the plot, driving the action forward.
Question 6
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the 'green light'?
A. The elusive American Dream
B. The corrupting influence of wealth
C. The destructive power of love
D. The fleeting nature of human relationships
Question 7
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the title in relation to the play's themes?
A. The title reflects the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. The title symbolizes the conflict between the king's horseman and the colonial authorities.
C. The title is a reference to the Yoruba mythological figure of Eshu.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 8
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', what is the role of the Buendia family in shaping the narrative?
A. They are portrayed as a symbol of hope and renewal
B. They are depicted as a symbol of decay and decline
C. They are shown to be a symbol of love and family
D. They are not mentioned at all in the novel
Question 9
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 lead to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play that sets the tone for the rest of the story.
Question 10
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 follows Okonkwo's downfall.
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 11
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character J. Alfred Prufrock's inner monologue?
A. Prufrock's inner monologue represents the anxiety and uncertainty of modern life.
B. Prufrock's inner monologue is a manifestation of his own personal fears and insecurities.
C. Prufrock's inner monologue is a symbol of the fragmentation of modern society.
D. Prufrock's inner monologue is a representation of the search for meaning in a postmodern world.
Question 12
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's tragic flaw in relation to the Igbo cultural context?
A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a result of his inability to adapt to changing societal norms.
B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a manifestation of the societal pressures placed upon him as a man in Igbo culture.
C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a direct result of his own personal choices and actions.
D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a symbol of the decline of Igbo culture.
Question 13
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. Freedom from poverty
C. Freedom from slavery
D. Freedom from war
Question 14
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. She is a symbol of maternal love and sacrifice
B. She is a representation of the horrors of slavery
C. She is a symbol of female empowerment and independence
D. She is not a significant character in the novel
Question 15
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the societal pressures placed upon the two lovers.
B. The balcony scene symbolizes the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet.
C. The balcony scene is a representation of the conflict between fate and free will.
D. The balcony scene is a symbol of the destructive nature of love.

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