POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card that Lena Younger receives from her husband?
A. Freedom and independence
B. Wealth and material possessions
C. Family unity and togetherness
D. Personal identity and self-worth
Question 2
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
B. The allusion symbolizes the decay of modern society
C. The allusion is a reference to the Arthurian legend
D. The allusion represents the protagonist's journey
Question 3
In the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, what is the symbolic significance of the Congo River?
A. A symbol of hope and renewal
B. A symbol of darkness and chaos
C. A symbol of colonialism and exploitation
D. A symbol of spiritual awakening and enlightenment
Question 4
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character of Boo Radley?
A. Boo Radley represents the kindness and generosity of the human spirit.
B. Boo Radley serves as a symbol of the destructive nature of prejudice and racism.
C. Boo Radley's character highlights the importance of empathy and understanding.
D. Boo Radley's character is a commentary on the treatment of outsiders and misfits.
Question 5
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. A symbol of hope and the American Dream
B. A symbol of wealth and materialism
C. A symbol of love and relationships
D. A symbol of disillusionment and moral decay
Question 6
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the themes of mortality and tradition
B. The title symbolizes the conflict between modernity and tradition
C. The title represents the protagonist's journey
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's name
Question 7
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the symbolic significance of the ghost of King Hamlet?
A. It represents the corruption and decay of the royal family
B. It symbolizes the guilt and conscience of Hamlet
C. It represents the power and authority of the king
D. It commemorates the death of King Hamlet
Question 8
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It marks the beginning of the harvest season
B. It celebrates the birth of a new king
C. It commemorates the ancestors and the gods
D. It symbolizes the cycle of life and death
Question 9
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the American Dream
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. It represents the elusive nature of love and happiness
D. It commemorates the death of Gatsby
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's character in the novel?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. Okonkwo's character serves as a foil to the changing societal norms in the novel.
C. Okonkwo's struggles with his own identity and cultural heritage drive the plot of the novel.
D. Okonkwo's character is a symbol of the destructive nature of colonialism.
Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's struggles with his own identity?
A. It highlights the conflict between traditional and modern values.
B. It emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage in Nigerian society.
C. It underscores the theme of resistance against colonialism.
D. It showcases the character's bravery in the face of adversity.
Question 12
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 materialism.
B. It emphasizes the theme of love and romance.
C. It underscores the conflict between old money and new rich.
D. It showcases the character's infidelity and promiscuity.
Question 13
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It emphasizes the importance of freedom and liberty.
B. It highlights the need for social justice and equality.
C. It underscores the theme of hope and optimism.
D. It showcases the poet's patriotism and nationalism.
Question 14
In the play 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare, what is the symbolic significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They represent the supernatural and the unknown
B. They symbolize the corrupting influence of power
C. They represent the chaos and disorder of the universe
D. They commemorate the death of Macbeth
Question 15
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic ending?
A. Love vs. Hate
B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Status vs. Personal Identity
D. Loyalty vs. Betrayal

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