POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'Othello' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 3?
A. Iago's soliloquy about Othello's jealousy
B. Othello's conversation with Desdemona about his suspicions
C. The scene where Othello accuses Desdemona of infidelity
D. The scene where Iago reveals the handkerchief to Othello
Question 2
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's downfall.
B. They foreshadow the tragic events that unfold.
C. They represent the supernatural forces that drive the plot.
D. They symbolize the chaos and disorder that pervades the play.
Question 3
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The allusion represents the search for spiritual renewal in a post-war world.
B. The allusion symbolizes the decay of modern society.
C. The allusion is a reference to the mythological figure of the Fisher King.
D. The allusion represents the futility of human existence.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins'?
A. The speaker is lamenting the loss of his past
B. The speaker is expressing his disillusionment with modern society
C. The speaker is describing the fragmentation of his own identity
D. The speaker is referencing the destruction of the natural world
Question 5
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. A symbol of Juliet's confinement and limited freedom
B. A symbol of Romeo's love and devotion
C. A symbol of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets
D. A symbol of Juliet's independence and self-reliance
Question 6
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. Walter's conversation with Ruth about his dreams
B. Walter's argument with Beneatha about her future
C. The scene where Beneatha reveals her plans to become a doctor
D. The scene where Walter's mother reveals her plans to move to a new home
Question 7
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Mercutio's death?
A. Mercutio's death serves as a catalyst for Romeo's actions
B. Mercutio's death represents the senseless violence and tragedy of the feud
C. Mercutio's death symbolizes the loss of innocence and the inevitability of fate
D. Mercutio's death is a result of Romeo's own recklessness
Question 8
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that follows Okonkwo's downfall.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the struggle between traditional and Western values.
D. It highlights the theme of masculinity in the novel.
Question 9
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of Elesin's refusal to die?
A. Elesin's refusal represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. Elesin's refusal symbolizes the power of the king's horseman to defy death.
C. Elesin's refusal is a manifestation of the character's cowardice.
D. Elesin's refusal is a commentary on the futility of human existence.
Question 10
In the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, what is the significance of the character of Kurtz?
A. He represents the darkness and savagery of human nature.
B. He is a symbol of the corrupting influence of colonialism.
C. He is a representation of the duality of human nature, with both good and evil qualities.
D. He is a commentary on the societal pressures that contribute to the breakdown of human relationships.
Question 11
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He represents the power of magic and its ability to shape reality.
B. He is a symbol of the chaos and disorder that can result from unchecked emotions.
C. He is a representation of the duality of human nature, with both good and evil qualities.
D. He is a commentary on the societal pressures that contribute to the breakdown of human relationships.
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 the phrase 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The phrase is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of emptiness and disconnection.
B. The phrase is a commentary on the monotony of modern life.
C. The phrase is a reference to the speaker's love of coffee.
D. The phrase is a symbol of the speaker's desire for spiritual enlightenment.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture.
B. Okonkwo symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo is a representation of the character's flaws.
D. Okonkwo is a commentary on the futility of human existence.
Question 14
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture.
B. He symbolizes the struggle for identity and belonging.
C. He embodies the theme of masculinity and patriarchy.
D. He is a symbol of the clash between tradition and modernity.
Question 15
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
C. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
D. It demonstrates Romeo's impulsive nature.

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