POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She is a symbol of the destructive power of love.
B. She represents the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She is a representation of the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. She is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
Question 2
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character of Winston Smith?
A. Winston Smith represents the oppressed masses under totalitarian rule.
B. Winston Smith is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
C. Winston Smith is a representation of the human spirit's desire for freedom.
D. Winston Smith is a metaphor for the dangers of government surveillance.
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that occurs when the traditional Igbo society is disrupted.
B. It symbolizes the fall of the Igbo kingdom.
C. It represents the struggle between traditional and Western values.
D. It signifies the importance of cultural heritage.
Question 4
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He symbolizes the power of the king and the importance of tradition.
D. He is a representation of the cyclical nature of life and death.
Question 5
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the choice he has made?
A. Regret and disappointment
B. Confidence and satisfaction
C. Ambivalence and uncertainty
D. Indifference and detachment
Question 6
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 decline of the Okonkwo's family
Question 7
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the primary function of the character Puck?
A. To serve as a messenger and confidant to the fairy king
B. To manipulate the lovers and cause chaos in the forest
C. To provide comedic relief and satire
D. To serve as a symbol of the power of love and magic
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. The audience knows that Romeo has taken a potion to make him appear dead, but the characters on stage do not.
B. The audience knows that Juliet has faked her own death, but the characters on stage do not.
C. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are secretly married, but the characters on stage do not.
D. The audience knows that Mercutio is going to die, but the characters on stage do not.
Question 9
In the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire', what is the significance of the character of Blanche DuBois?
A. She is a symbol of the destructive power of desire.
B. She represents the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege.
C. She is a representation of the oppressive forces that seek to stifle individuality.
D. She is a symbol of the fragility of the human psyche.
Question 10
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic events of the play?
A. Love vs. Hate
B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Personal Identity
D. Revenge vs. Forgiveness
Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character Ophelia's madness?
A. It highlights the destructive nature of Hamlet's obsession with avenging his father's death.
B. It showcases the societal pressures that contribute to Ophelia's downfall.
C. It emphasizes the theme of appearances versus reality.
D. It symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from Hamlet's actions.
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title represents the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the struggle for independence in Nigeria.
C. The title reflects the protagonist's personal crisis.
D. The title is a reference to the British colonial era.
Question 13
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. Friar Lawrence is a symbol of hope and redemption.
B. Friar Lawrence is a source of conflict and tension.
C. Friar Lawrence is a catalyst for the tragic events.
D. Friar Lawrence is a minor character with no significant role.
Question 14
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character of Winston Smith?
A. Winston Smith is a symbol of resistance against totalitarianism.
B. Winston Smith is a representative of the Party's ideology.
C. Winston Smith is a victim of the Party's oppression.
D. Winston Smith is a minor character with no significant role.
Question 15
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The speaker uses imagery to convey a sense of anxiety and uncertainty.
B. The speaker uses imagery to describe the natural world.
C. The speaker uses imagery to explore the theme of alienation.
D. The speaker uses imagery to express his love for the woman.

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