POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary literary device used in the poem 'The Road Not Taken'?
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
Question 2
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Mercutio?
A. He represents the destructive nature of love
B. He symbolizes the chaos of the city
C. He serves as a foil to the character of Romeo
D. He is a symbol of the power of friendship
Question 3
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 speaker is expressing his sense of monotony and routine.
B. The speaker is highlighting the superficiality of modern life.
C. The speaker is lamenting the loss of his youth.
D. The speaker is describing his love for coffee.
Question 4
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He represents the power of love
B. He symbolizes the chaos of the forest
C. He serves as a foil to the character of Oberon
D. He is a symbol of the destructive nature of magic
Question 5
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock', what is the speaker's attitude towards love?
A. Optimistic and hopeful
B. Pessimistic and cynical
C. Ambivalent and uncertain
D. Indifferent and detached
Question 6
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 suggesting that life is a series of challenges that must be overcome.
B. The speaker is implying that life is a journey with no clear destination.
C. The speaker is using the metaphor to describe the struggles of growing up.
D. The speaker is comparing life to a staircase with no end.
Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the novel's portrayal of colonialism.
B. The title is a reference to the Igbo proverb 'When things fall apart at the centre, it indicates that troubles don't get solved at the periphery.'
C. The title is a metaphor for the breakdown of traditional Igbo society under colonial rule.
D. The title is a commentary on the fragility of human relationships in the face of cultural upheaval.
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 American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light represents the elusive nature of love.
D. The green light is a symbol of the past.
Question 9
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony that occurs when Romeo believes Juliet is dead?
A. Romeo's misinterpretation of Friar Lawrence's plan
B. Romeo's failure to recognize Juliet's disguise
C. Romeo's mistaken belief that Juliet is dead
D. Romeo's decision to join the Capulet's fight
Question 10
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Claudius?
A. Claudius represents the corrupting influence of power and ambition.
B. Claudius symbolizes the struggle for identity and self-discovery in the face of societal expectations.
C. Claudius embodies the values of traditional morality.
D. Claudius represents the conflict between individualism and family responsibility.
Question 11
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic irony in the scene where Romeo poisons himself in Juliet's tomb?
A. The audience knows that Romeo is still alive, but the characters in the play do not.
B. The audience knows that Juliet is still alive, but the characters in the play do not.
C. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are both dead, but the characters in the play do not.
D. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are both alive, but the characters in the play do not.
Question 12
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's use of imagery is a reflection of his inner turmoil and emotional state.
B. The speaker's use of imagery is a deliberate attempt to create a sense of atmosphere and mood.
C. The speaker's use of imagery is a manifestation of his repressed desires and fears.
D. The speaker's use of imagery is a symbol of the fragmentation and disillusionment of modern society.
Question 13
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Daisy Buchanan's relationship with Tom?
A. Daisy's relationship with Tom is a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege.
B. Daisy's relationship with Tom is a reflection of the societal expectations placed on women in the 1920s.
C. Daisy's relationship with Tom is a manifestation of her own desires and ambitions.
D. Daisy's relationship with Tom is a representation of the decay of moral values in society.
Question 14
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. Prufrock represents the anxiety and indecision of modern life.
B. Prufrock symbolizes the fragmentation of the self in the face of societal expectations.
C. Prufrock embodies the values of traditional masculinity.
D. Prufrock represents the struggle for identity and self-discovery in the face of uncertainty.
Question 15
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 is a symbol of the American Dream.
B. The green light is a representation of the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. The green light is a commentary on the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
D. The green light is a metaphor for the fragility of human relationships in the face of social change.

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