POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Jay Gatsby is a mysterious figure who is obsessed with winning back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Which of the following best describes Gatsby's relationship with Daisy?
A. Gatsby loves Daisy
B. Gatsby is obsessed with Daisy
C. Gatsby is indifferent to Daisy
D. Gatsby hates Daisy
Question 2
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. The balcony scene showcases Romeo's poetic skills.
C. The balcony scene highlights Juliet's independence.
D. The balcony scene symbolizes the societal pressures on the lovers.
Question 3
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive nature of love.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She embodies the theme of madness and its consequences.
D. She is a symbol of the protagonist's inner turmoil.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character J. Alfred Prufrock's inner monologue?
A. It showcases Prufrock's anxiety and indecision.
B. It highlights the themes of alienation and disillusionment.
C. It serves as a commentary on the modern condition.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the search for meaning and purpose.
Question 5
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 represents the elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the protagonist's own personal aspirations and desires.
D. The green light is a reference to the biblical promise of eternal life.
Question 6
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between cultural identity and colonialism.
C. He symbolizes the tension between the old and the new.
D. He is a symbol of the protagonist's inner turmoil.
Question 7
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, leading to the tragic events that unfold.
Question 8
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the arrival of Western colonialism.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's family.
D. It signifies the decline of Okonkwo's personal fortunes.
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the Igbo society.
B. It symbolizes the downfall of Okonkwo.
C. It represents the clash between traditional and Western cultures.
D. It highlights the importance of family in Igbo culture.
Question 10
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, the speaker is a modernist figure who is struggling to connect with the world around him. Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?
A. Melancholic
B. Optimistic
C. Neutral
D. Ambivalent
Question 11
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.
B. Elesin Oba symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Elesin Oba embodies the concept of cultural identity.
D. Elesin Oba represents the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card that George Murchison receives from his father?
A. It represents the American Dream that George has been chasing.
B. It symbolizes the wealth and status that George's family has acquired.
C. It signifies the loss of cultural identity that George's family has experienced.
D. It represents the tension between George's desire for material success and his family's values.
Question 13
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the destructive power of love and desire.
B. Ophelia symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. Ophelia is a metaphor for the societal pressures that women face in a patriarchal society.
D. Ophelia is a reflection of the protagonist's own personal guilt and responsibility.
Question 14
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character of Creon?
A. He represents the conflict between individual freedom and state authority.
B. He symbolizes the corrupting influence of power and the dangers of unchecked authority.
C. He signifies the tension between tradition and progress in ancient Greek society.
D. He represents the struggle for justice and morality in the face of oppressive laws.
Question 15
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusions to mythology and history?
A. They serve as a commentary on the disillusionment of modern society.
B. They highlight the fragmentation of identity in the modern world.
C. They represent the search for meaning and connection in a post-war world.
D. They symbolize the decay of traditional values and institutions.

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