POST UTME ABU 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', what is the significance of the narrator's sanity?
A. The narrator's sanity is a commentary on the blurred lines between reality and madness.
B. The narrator's sanity is a metaphor for the fragility of the human psyche.
C. The narrator's sanity represents the dangers of unchecked emotions.
D. The narrator's sanity is a symbol of the unreliability of the narrator's account.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the protagonist's downfall.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. The title represents the protagonist's struggle with cultural identity.
D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
Question 3
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive power of unchecked emotions.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She embodies the conflict between reason and passion.
D. She is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
Question 4
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. A symbol of social class and the impossibility of the lovers' union.
B. A representation of the lovers' passion and desire for each other.
C. A commentary on the societal norms that restrict the lovers' relationship.
D. A metaphor for the conflict between fate and free will.
Question 5
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
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 struggle between traditional and Western values.
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
Question 6
In William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the symbolic significance of Yorick's skull?
A. A symbol of mortality and the transience of human life.
B. A representation of the corruption and decay of human nature.
C. A commentary on the futility of human existence.
D. A metaphor for the protagonist's guilt and responsibility.
Question 7
In Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway', what is the significance of the character of Septimus Warren Smith?
A. Septimus represents the struggle to find meaning in a post-war world.
B. Septimus symbolizes the fragility of human relationships.
C. Septimus is a metaphor for the complexities of human emotions.
D. Septimus represents the search for identity and purpose.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions and decisions.
B. They represent the supernatural forces that shape the course of human events.
C. They symbolize the chaos and disorder that results from Macbeth's actions.
D. They are a reflection of Macbeth's own guilt and paranoia.
Question 9
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It highlights the theme of love vs. hate
B. It symbolizes the conflict between families
C. It represents the idea of fate vs. free will
D. It underscores the idea of social class
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional values and customs of the Igbo people.
B. He embodies the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He serves as a symbol of the struggle for power and control.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 11
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the character of Tiresias?
A. He represents the disillusionment and spiritual decay of modern society.
B. He embodies the struggle for spiritual renewal and rebirth.
C. He serves as a symbol of the fragmentation and disintegration of modern life.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of history and culture.
Question 12
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the role of Okonkwo in the novel?
A. He is a symbol of traditional Igbo culture
B. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity
C. He is a complex character with multiple dimensions
D. He is a one-dimensional character with no depth
Question 13
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the traditional values and customs of the Yoruba people.
B. He embodies the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He serves as a symbol of the struggle for power and control.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 14
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. He represents the voice of reason and wisdom.
B. He embodies the conflict between love and duty.
C. He serves as a symbol of the struggle for power and control.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 15
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusions to mythology and history?
A. A commentary on the disillusionment and fragmentation of modern society.
B. A representation of the cyclical nature of human experience.
C. A metaphor for the search for meaning and connection in a post-war world.
D. A symbol of the decay and corruption of modern culture.

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