POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2017 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 imagery?
A. It emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest.
B. It highlights the struggle between life and death.
C. It showcases the speaker's emotional turmoil and conflict.
D. It is a representation of the speaker's desire for immortality.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Daisy Buchanan?
A. Daisy is a symbol of wealth and materialism.
B. Daisy is a representation of the American Dream.
C. Daisy is a foil to the character of Jay Gatsby.
D. Daisy is a catalyst for the events that unfold in the novel.
Question 3
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character of Creon?
A. A symbol of authority and power
B. A representation of the conflict between tradition and morality
C. A metaphor for the destructive nature of pride and hubris
D. A reference to the importance of family and loyalty
Question 4
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 creates a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity.
B. The speaker's use of imagery reflects the character's inner turmoil.
C. The speaker's use of imagery is a commentary on the societal norms of the time.
D. The speaker's use of imagery is a metaphor for the character's journey of self-discovery.
Question 5
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. It represents the search for spiritual renewal and redemption.
B. It highlights the theme of disillusionment and spiritual decay.
C. It serves as a commentary on the effects of war on society.
D. It showcases the character's journey towards self-discovery.
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 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 stairway to emphasize the importance of perseverance.
D. The speaker is using the metaphor to convey the idea that life is a never-ending struggle.
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 tradition and modernity.
B. It highlights the importance of cultural heritage and the need to preserve it.
C. It showcases the character's bravery and willingness to defy authority.
D. It serves as a commentary on the effects of colonialism on African societies.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the character of Lady Macbeth?
A. She serves as a foil to Macbeth, highlighting his emotional instability.
B. She represents the destructive nature of ambition and greed.
C. She showcases the societal pressures placed on women during the Elizabethan era.
D. She serves as a symbol of innocence and purity in a corrupt world.
Question 9
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 in which he lives.
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a reflection of his own struggles with identity and masculinity.
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a metaphor for the decline of traditional Igbo culture.
Question 10
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card in the final scene?
A. Freedom and opportunity
B. Wealth and material possessions
C. Family and heritage
D. Identity and belonging
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the fall of the protagonist, Okonkwo.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
D. The title is a metaphor for the clash between traditional and modern values.
Question 12
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character of Winston Smith?
A. He represents the struggle against totalitarianism and the power of individual resistance.
B. He is a symbol of the dangers of government control and manipulation.
C. He embodies the complexities of human nature and the blurred lines between truth and lies.
D. He is a representation of the loss of individuality and freedom in a dystopian society.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo values and culture.
B. He serves as a symbol of the destructive nature of pride and masculinity.
C. He showcases the effects of colonialism on traditional societies.
D. He serves as a commentary on the importance of family and community.
Question 14
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. The balcony scene symbolizes the conflict between the two families.
C. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play that sets the tragic events in motion.
D. The balcony scene is a comedic relief in an otherwise tragic play.
Question 15
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha is a symbol of the African American experience.
B. Beneatha is a representation of the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
C. Beneatha is a foil to the character of Lena.
D. Beneatha is a catalyst for the events that unfold in the play.

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