POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's desire to become a doctor?
A. It highlights Beneatha's ambition and drive.
B. It showcases Beneatha's desire for independence and self-sufficiency.
C. It marks the beginning of Beneatha's journey of self-discovery.
D. It serves as a commentary on the societal expectations of women in African-American culture.
Question 2
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolism of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The masses represent the oppressed people of the world.
B. The masses symbolize the hope for a better life.
C. The masses embody the struggle for freedom and democracy.
D. The masses represent the immigrants seeking a new home.
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the symbolic significance of the yam in the novel?
A. The yam represents the fertility of the land.
B. The yam symbolizes the importance of agriculture in Igbo culture.
C. The yam alludes to the cyclical nature of life and death.
D. The yam represents the conflict between traditional and Western values.
Question 4
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 romance.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, leading to the tragic events that follow.
Question 5
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character of Winston Smith?
A. He represents the struggle for individual freedom.
B. He is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
C. He is a foil to the character of Big Brother.
D. He is a love interest for Julia.
Question 6
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. It represents the American Dream and the possibility of a better life.
B. It highlights the struggles of African Americans in pursuit of equality and justice.
C. It showcases the importance of family and cultural heritage.
D. It is a commentary on the social and economic challenges faced by African Americans.
Question 7
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of Elesin Oba's refusal to die?
A. It represents the struggle between traditional and modern values.
B. It highlights the importance of cultural heritage and tradition.
C. It showcases the protagonist's resistance against colonialism.
D. It is a commentary on the human desire for immortality.
Question 8
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 war
D. Freedom from slavery
Question 9
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the 'mockingbird'?
A. The mockingbird represents innocence
B. The mockingbird represents kindness
C. The mockingbird represents justice
D. The mockingbird represents the past
Question 10
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. It highlights the monotony and routine of modern life.
B. It showcases the speaker's anxiety and indecision.
C. It emphasizes the importance of taking risks and living life to the fullest.
D. It is a commentary on the social and economic challenges faced by the working class.
Question 11
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 on the two lovers.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play's plot.
Question 12
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character Boo Radley?
A. He serves as a symbol of kindness and generosity.
B. He represents the idea of innocence and goodness.
C. He is a symbol of the reclusive and isolated.
D. He is a representation of the idea of redemption.
Question 13
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the allusion to the Fisher King in the 'Fire Sermon'?
A. The Fisher King represents the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King symbolizes the search for spiritual renewal.
C. The Fisher King alludes to the myth of the Holy Grail.
D. The Fisher King represents the futility of human existence.
Question 14
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 feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play's plot.
Question 15
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Puck's role in the play?
A. He serves as a catalyst for the plot's progression.
B. He represents the power of love and magic.
C. He embodies the mischievous and playful nature of the forest.
D. He marks the beginning of the play's transformation into a comedy.

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