POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the symbolic significance of the 'Dry Salvages'?
A. A place of spiritual refuge
B. A symbol of spiritual decay
C. A representation of the search for meaning
D. A metaphor for the futility of human existence
Question 2
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Daisy Buchanan in relation to the novel's themes?
A. Daisy represents the corrupting influence of wealth and the decay of moral values.
B. Daisy is a symbol of the elusive American Dream and the pursuit of happiness.
C. Daisy embodies the societal expectations placed on women during the Roaring Twenties.
D. Daisy is a representation of the destructive nature of love and the consequences of unchecked emotions.
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', the character of Okonkwo is portrayed as a complex and multifaceted individual. Analyze how the novel uses characterization to explore the theme of cultural identity.
A. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of cultural identity by portraying Okonkwo as a traditional Igbo man.
B. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of cultural identity by portraying Okonkwo as a complex and multifaceted individual.
C. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of cultural identity by portraying Okonkwo as a symbol of resistance against colonialism.
D. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of cultural identity by portraying Okonkwo as a representation of the clash between traditional and modern values.
Question 4
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
A. The title symbolizes the American Dream.
B. The title represents the character's desire for wealth.
C. The title is a metaphor for the character's struggle with identity.
D. The title is a reference to the character's family history.
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 the American Dream
B. A representation of the elusive nature of wealth and status
C. A metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth
D. A symbol of the protagonist's longing for love
Question 6
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to death and sees it as a natural part of life.
B. The speaker is fearful of death and wants to avoid it at all costs.
C. The speaker is defiant and wants to rage against the dying of the light.
D. The speaker is ambivalent towards death and sees it as a necessary evil.
Question 7
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character of Jay Gatsby is portrayed as a mysterious and elusive figure. Analyze how the novel uses characterization to explore the theme of the American Dream.
A. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of the American Dream by portraying Gatsby as a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth.
B. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of the American Dream by portraying Gatsby as a representation of the elusive and unattainable nature of the American Dream.
C. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of the American Dream by portraying Gatsby as a symbol of the disillusionment of the American Dream.
D. The novel uses characterization to explore the theme of the American Dream by portraying Gatsby as a representation of the fragmentation of the American identity.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary function of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. To serve as a mediator between the two families
B. To provide comedic relief in the play
C. To act as a confidant to Romeo
D. To serve as a symbol of the conflict between fate and free will
Question 9
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The line represents the monotony and routine of modern life.
B. The line symbolizes the speaker's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
C. The line is a reference to the speaker's love of coffee and his use of it as a metaphor for life.
D. The line represents the speaker's desire for freedom and adventure.
Question 10
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. It symbolizes the struggle for freedom and democracy.
B. It represents the hope for a better life in America.
C. It highlights the contrast between the old and new worlds.
D. It emphasizes the importance of immigration.
Question 11
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She serves as a foil to Hamlet's character
B. She represents the destructive nature of love
C. She symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from Hamlet's actions
D. She serves as a confidant to Hamlet
Question 12
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. He represents the modernist movement in literature
B. He symbolizes the alienation and disillusionment of modern society
C. He serves as a confidant to the reader
D. He is a representation of the fragmented self
Question 13
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the theme of love is portrayed as a destructive force. Analyze how the tragic ending of the play reinforces this theme.
A. The tragic ending is a result of the impulsive nature of the lovers.
B. The tragic ending is a result of the societal pressures that prevent the lovers from being together.
C. The tragic ending is a result of the conflict between the families of the lovers.
D. The tragic ending is a result of the lovers' own flaws and weaknesses.
Question 14
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character's green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the character's desire for wealth.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the character's feelings of longing.
D. The green light represents the character's sense of disillusionment.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. A symbol of masculinity and virility
B. A representation of the cyclical nature of life
C. A metaphor for the clash between traditional and modern values
D. A symbol of the protagonist's spiritual journey

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