POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, the character of Okonkwo is a complex and multifaceted figure. Which of the following best describes his relationship with his father?
A. Okonkwo looks up to his father
B. Okonkwo is in conflict with his father
C. Okonkwo is indifferent to his father
D. Okonkwo is afraid of his father
Question 2
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 accepts it as a natural part of life
B. The speaker is defiant and rebellious towards death, urging the reader to resist it
C. The speaker is melancholic and nostalgic towards death, reflecting on the passing of time
D. The speaker is ambivalent towards death, neither accepting nor rejecting it
Question 3
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Puck?
A. Puck represents the mischievous and magical aspects of nature
B. Puck symbolizes the power of love and transformation
C. Puck represents the idea of chaos and disorder
D. None of the above
Question 4
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the Igbo society
B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture
C. It represents the struggle for identity and belonging
D. It foreshadows the arrival of colonialism
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. It represents the elusive American Dream
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. It highlights the class divisions in society
D. It serves as a reminder of Gatsby's past
Question 6
In the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, what is the symbolic significance of the Congo River?
A. It represents the darkness and savagery of the human heart
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of colonialism
C. It highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition
D. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of human life
Question 7
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 clash of cultures.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It signifies the collapse of the colonialist's authority.
Question 8
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 societal pressures and expectations placed on Juliet.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, marking the beginning of the tragic events.
Question 9
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream
B. It symbolizes the character's longing for love
C. It foreshadows the character's downfall
D. It represents the character's desire for wealth and status
Question 10
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character's indecision?
A. It reflects the character's fear of commitment
B. It symbolizes the character's lack of confidence
C. It represents the character's struggle with identity
D. It foreshadows the character's descent into madness
Question 11
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the American Dream
B. The green light symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth
C. The green light represents the protagonist's longing for love
D. None of the above
Question 12
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the word 'debt'?
A. The speaker is referring to the debt of slavery and its legacy.
B. The speaker is referring to the debt of poverty and its effects.
C. The speaker is referring to the debt of education and its importance.
D. The speaker is referring to the debt of love and its power.
Question 13
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the line 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is urging his father to resist death and live on.
B. The speaker is encouraging his father to accept death and let go.
C. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of living in the present.
D. The speaker is highlighting the futility of human existence.
Question 14
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that occurs when the protagonist's world is disrupted
B. The title symbolizes the fragmentation of Igbo culture and society
C. The title represents the decline of traditional Igbo values and customs
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles and conflicts
Question 15
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the symbolic significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. He represents the power of love and redemption.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between fate and free will.
C. He embodies the idea of deception and manipulation.
D. He represents the authority of the church.

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