POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He is a symbol of traditional Igbo culture.
B. He is a representation of the destructive nature of colonialism.
C. He is a voice of reason and wisdom in a chaotic world.
D. He is a comic relief in an otherwise serious novel.
Question 2
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King symbolizes the quest for spiritual renewal.
C. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the disillusionment of the post-war era.
D. The Fisher King represents the fragmentation of the self.
Question 3
In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, what is the symbolic meaning of the red hunting hat?
A. It represents the character of Holden Caulfield's rebellion against society
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege
C. It represents the character of Phoebe Caulfield
D. It is a reference to the biblical story of the Garden of Eden
Question 4
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
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 character Gatsby's longing for Daisy.
D. The green light represents the moral decay of society.
Question 5
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'life is a stairway'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the difficulties and hardships of life.
B. The speaker is suggesting that life is a journey with many twists and turns.
C. The speaker is comparing life to a staircase with many steps to climb.
D. The speaker is using the metaphor to convey the idea that life is a never-ending struggle.
Question 6
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the purpose of the character Puck?
A. To serve as a messenger between the fairy kingdom and the mortal world.
B. To provide comedic relief through his mischievous antics.
C. To act as a catalyst for the plot's progression.
D. To serve as a symbol of the power of love.
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to cut her hair?
A. Beneatha's decision to cut her hair is a symbol of her rejection of her African heritage.
B. Beneatha's decision to cut her hair is a representation of her desire to assimilate into white culture.
C. Beneatha's decision to cut her hair is a reflection of her struggle with identity and belonging.
D. Beneatha's decision to cut her hair is a metaphor for the loss of cultural identity.
Question 8
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the elusive American Dream, which Gatsby longs for but can never attain.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of human relationships and the impermanence of love.
D. The green light represents the moral decay of society, which is reflected in the characters' actions and values.
Question 9
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the metaphorical significance of the 'huddled masses'?
A. The 'huddled masses' represent the oppressed people of the world.
B. The 'huddled masses' symbolize the struggle for freedom and democracy.
C. The 'huddled masses' represent the immigrant experience.
D. The 'huddled masses' are a metaphor for the American melting pot.
Question 10
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent God or a higher power.
B. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg symbolize the moral decay of society.
C. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent the judgment of society.
D. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg are a symbol of the American Dream.
Question 11
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It serves as a reminder of Gatsby's past love for Daisy.
D. It signifies the class divisions in society.
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's relationship with his father?
A. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
B. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a representation of the patriarchal society of the Igbo people.
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a reflection of the character's own struggles with masculinity.
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a metaphor for the destruction of traditional values.
Question 13
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 highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
C. It showcases Juliet's naivety and inexperience with love.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, marking the shift from romance to tragedy.
Question 14
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the poetic significance of the repetition of the phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and resisting the inevitability of death.
B. The repetition of the phrase highlights the futility of human existence and the inevitability of mortality.
C. The repetition of the phrase symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and death, emphasizing the eternal return of the same events.
D. The repetition of the phrase represents the poet's own emotional struggle with the loss of his father and his desire to defy death.
Question 15
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. He is a symbol of hope and redemption.
B. He is a catalyst for the tragic events that unfold.
C. He is a voice of reason and wisdom.
D. He is a comic relief in an otherwise tragic play.

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