POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary cause of the tragic ending?
Correct A. Fate
B. Love
C. Family Feud
D. Social Status

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
Correct A. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The title represents the protagonist's journey to self-discovery
C. The title is a metaphor for the chaos that ensues after colonialism
D. The title is a reference to the protagonist's family history

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the road not taken?
A. The speaker is regretful of the choice made
Correct B. The speaker is proud of the choice made
C. The speaker is ambivalent towards the choice made
D. The speaker is uncertain about the choice made

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?
Correct A. To spread propaganda and manipulate public opinion
B. To suppress dissent and maintain social control
C. To promote education and critical thinking
D. To provide entertainment and cultural enrichment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Fortinbras?
A. Fortinbras represents the chaos and disorder that ensues after Hamlet's death
Correct B. Fortinbras symbolizes the return of order and stability to Denmark
C. Fortinbras is a foil to Hamlet, highlighting the differences between their characters
D. Fortinbras is a minor character with no significant impact on the plot

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
Correct A. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title represents the protagonist's struggle with colonialism.
C. The title signifies the importance of family in Igbo culture.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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 confusion.
Correct B. The speaker's use of imagery represents the protagonist's inner turmoil.
C. The speaker's use of imagery is a metaphor for the protagonist's fear of commitment.
D. The speaker's use of imagery is a commentary on the societal norms of the time.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the Younger family's move to a new neighborhood?
Correct A. The move represents the family's desire for a better life.
B. The move symbolizes the family's struggle with racism.
C. The move is a turning point in the play that sets the events in motion.
D. The move is a commentary on the societal norms of the time.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. The green light represents the American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the protagonist's desire for wealth and status.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The green light is a commentary on the societal norms of the time.

Correct Answer: A

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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.
Correct D. The title is a metaphor for the clash between traditional and modern values.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia is a symbol of femininity and innocence.
B. Ophelia is a representation of the destructive nature of love.
Correct C. Ophelia is a foil to the character of Hamlet.
D. Ophelia is a catalyst for the events that unfold in the play.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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.
Correct C. Daisy is a foil to the character of Jay Gatsby.
D. Daisy is a catalyst for the events that unfold in the novel.

Correct Answer: C

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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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of Elesin's refusal to die?
Correct A. Elesin's refusal symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. Elesin's refusal represents the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. Elesin's refusal is a manifestation of the protagonist's inner turmoil.
D. Elesin's refusal signifies the inevitability of death.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Romeo's declaration of love to Juliet?
A. Romeo's declaration of love is ironic because Juliet is already married.
Correct B. Romeo's declaration of love is ironic because Juliet is unaware of his true identity.
C. Romeo's declaration of love is ironic because Juliet is not in love with him.
D. Romeo's declaration of love is ironic because Juliet is a member of the rival family.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
Correct A. The yam symbolizes the protagonist's connection to his ancestral heritage.
B. The yam represents the protagonist's desire for wealth and status.
C. The yam signifies the protagonist's struggle with cultural identity.
D. The yam represents the protagonist's relationship with his wife.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the poetic device used to describe the daffodils?
Correct A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In George Orwell's '1984', what is the theme of the novel?
Correct A. The dangers of totalitarianism
B. The importance of individual freedom
C. The impact of technology on society
D. The role of propaganda in shaping public opinion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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
Correct D. Identity and belonging

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
Correct A. A celebration of harvest and fertility
B. A ritual to appease the gods
C. A symbol of masculinity and strength
D. A time for storytelling and oral tradition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the image of the 'yellow fog'?
A. A symbol of hope and renewal
Correct B. A representation of the speaker's anxiety and fear
C. A metaphor for the speaker's feelings of disconnection
D. A reference to the speaker's past experiences

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character of Creon?
A. A symbol of authority and power
Correct 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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. A symbol of hope and the American Dream
B. A representation of the corrupting influence of wealth
C. A metaphor for the elusive nature of perfection
D. A reference to the past and the loss of innocence

Correct Answer: A

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