POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the word 'rage'?
A. The speaker is urging his father to resist the inevitability of death.
B. The speaker is expressing his own fear of death.
C. The speaker is suggesting a violent approach to life.
D. The speaker is advocating for a peaceful acceptance of death.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease', what is the significance of the character of Obi Okonkwo?
A. He represents the struggle between traditional and modern values.
B. He embodies the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He serves as a symbol of the decay of traditional values.
D. He represents the clash between African and Western cultural values.
Question 3
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the word 'let us go then'?
A. The speaker is inviting the reader to join him on a journey of self-discovery.
B. The speaker is expressing his reluctance to take action.
C. The speaker is suggesting a change in plans.
D. The speaker is asking for permission to proceed.
Question 4
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She is a symbol of feminine virtue and purity
B. She represents the destructive power of love and desire
C. She is a foil to Hamlet's madness and indecision
D. She is a victim of the societal pressures and expectations placed upon her
Question 5
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 represent God or a higher power.
B. The eyes symbolize the moral decay of society.
C. The eyes are a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The eyes have no symbolic significance in the novel.
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 emphasizing the difficulties of life.
B. The speaker is suggesting that life is a linear progression.
C. The speaker is comparing life to a physical journey.
D. The speaker is highlighting the importance of perseverance.
Question 7
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the primary theme that the Younger family struggles with?
A. The struggle for racial equality
B. The conflict between tradition and modernity
C. The importance of family and heritage
D. The pursuit of wealth and material possessions
Question 8
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the significance of the speaker's choice to take the less-traveled road?
A. The speaker's choice represents the importance of individuality.
B. The speaker's choice symbolizes the regret of missed opportunities.
C. The speaker's choice is a reflection on the human tendency to follow the crowd.
D. The speaker's choice is a representation of the American Dream.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that follows Okonkwo's downfall.
B. It symbolizes the collapse of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's personality.
D. It marks the beginning of Okonkwo's journey towards self-discovery.
Question 10
In the play 'Othello' by William Shakespeare, what is the primary reason for Iago's manipulation of Othello?
A. Iago's jealousy of Othello's promotion.
B. Iago's desire for revenge against Othello.
C. Iago's need for financial gain.
D. Iago's ambition to become the leader of the army.
Question 11
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. The green card represents the American Dream.
B. The green card symbolizes the freedom and opportunities available in America.
C. The green card is a symbol of the struggle for racial equality.
D. The green card has no symbolic significance in the play.
Question 12
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 love of coffee and his use of it as a metaphor.
C. It symbolizes the speaker's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
D. It has no significant meaning in the poem.
Question 13
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Puck?
A. He serves as a symbol of mischief and chaos.
B. He represents the power of love and transformation.
C. He is a manifestation of the forest's magic and wonder.
D. He is a representation of the conflict between reason and emotion.
Question 14
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the mockingbird?
A. The mockingbird represents innocence and kindness.
B. The mockingbird symbolizes the loss of childhood innocence.
C. The mockingbird is a representation of the African American community.
D. The mockingbird is a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth.
Question 15
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character Daisy Buchanan's relationship with Tom?
A. It highlights the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
B. It underscores the decline of the American Dream.
C. It represents the tension between old money and new rich.
D. It symbolizes the destructive nature of love and desire.

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