POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2?
A. The balcony scene marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance and sets the tone for the rest of the play.
B. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play, where Romeo and Juliet's love is revealed to their families.
C. The balcony scene is a symbol of the societal pressures and expectations that Romeo and Juliet face.
D. The balcony scene is a moment of comedic relief in an otherwise tragic play.
Question 2
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. Acceptance and resignation
B. Resistance and defiance
C. Fear and anxiety
D. Hope and optimism
Question 3
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes Gatsby's love for Daisy.
C. It foreshadows the tragic ending of the novel.
D. It is a symbol of wealth and materialism.
Question 4
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the theme of the haunting of the Sethe's house?
A. The destructive power of slavery and its legacy.
B. The importance of family and heritage.
C. The struggle for freedom and independence.
D. The impact of trauma on individuals and communities.
Question 5
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 6
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. Escape from poverty
C. Immigration to the United States
D. The struggle for democracy
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'raisin in the sun'?
A. The American Dream
B. The struggle for equality
C. The importance of family
D. The power of hope
Question 8
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. The line reflects the speaker's sense of monotony and routine.
B. The line symbolizes the speaker's emotional numbness.
C. The line represents the speaker's struggle with identity.
D. The line signifies the speaker's disillusionment with modern life.
Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the aspirations and dreams of the younger generation in the play.
B. Beneatha is a symbol of the struggle for identity and cultural heritage in African American society.
C. Beneatha is a foil to the character of Mama, highlighting the differences between traditional and modern values.
D. Beneatha is a minor character with no significant impact on the plot of the play.
Question 10
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', what is the magical realism in the scene where the Buendia family is cursed?
A. The use of fantastical elements to describe real events.
B. The use of realistic descriptions to describe fantastical events.
C. The use of symbolism to describe the Buendia family's fate.
D. The use of foreshadowing to describe the Buendia family's future.
Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The struggle for independence
C. The importance of family
D. The power of tradition
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the aspirations of the younger generation.
B. Beneatha symbolizes the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
C. Beneatha represents the conflict between tradition and modernity.
D. Beneatha signifies the importance of family and community.
Question 13
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
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 societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet's families come together.
Question 14
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in the scene where Romeo poisons himself?
A. The audience knows that Romeo is still alive, but the characters do not.
B. The audience knows that Juliet is still alive, but the characters do not.
C. The audience knows that Romeo's plan will fail, but the characters do not.
D. The audience knows that Juliet's plan will succeed, but the characters do not.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The rise of colonialism in Nigeria
C. The struggle for independence in Africa
D. The importance of family in Igbo culture

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