POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2022 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the wounded king of the Arthurian legend, symbolizing the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the search for spiritual enlightenment in a post-World War I world.
C. The allusion to the Fisher King is a reference to the mythological figure of the Fisher King, who is associated with the land and its fertility.
D. The Fisher King is a symbol of the disillusionment and fragmentation of modern life.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It represents the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. It symbolizes the character's inner turmoil.
C. It highlights the theme of cultural identity.
D. It represents the character's struggle with colonialism.
Question 3
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 suggests that the speaker is bored with life.
B. The line suggests that the speaker is anxious about the future.
C. The line suggests that the speaker is struggling with identity.
D. The line suggests that the speaker is obsessed with material possessions.
Question 4
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the 'raisin' in the title?
A. The raisin represents the American Dream.
B. The raisin symbolizes the family's struggle for identity.
C. The raisin is a metaphor for the characters' aspirations.
D. The raisin has no symbolic significance in the play.
Question 5
In the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, what is the significance of the character of Holden Caulfield?
A. Holden Caulfield represents the idea of rebellion and nonconformity.
B. Holden Caulfield represents the idea of alienation and disconnection.
C. Holden Caulfield represents the idea of innocence and naivety.
D. Holden Caulfield represents the idea of cynicism and world-weariness.
Question 6
In the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line "In the room the women come and go"?
A. The line suggests that the speaker is anxious about the presence of women.
B. The line suggests that the speaker is bored with the company of women.
C. The line suggests that the speaker is fascinated by the mystery of women.
D. The line suggests that the speaker is dismissive of the importance of women.
Question 7
In the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, what is the significance of the line "I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference"?
A. The line suggests that the speaker is proud of his independence.
B. The line suggests that the speaker is regretful of his choice.
C. The line suggests that the speaker is uncertain about his decision.
D. The line suggests that the speaker is happy with his decision.
Question 8
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. The line represents the American dream of freedom and opportunity.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle for social justice and equality.
C. The line is a representation of the changing role of immigrants in American society.
D. The line is a symbol of the power of hope and determination.
Question 9
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 defiant and rebellious towards death, urging the father to fight it.
C. The speaker is melancholic and nostalgic about the passing of life.
D. The speaker is ambivalent about death and sees it as a necessary part of the cycle of life.
Question 10
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle for freedom.
B. She symbolizes the power of motherhood.
C. She highlights the theme of trauma and memory.
D. She represents the character's emotional numbness.
Question 11
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 American Dream and the elusive nature of wealth and status.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and the decay of moral values.
C. The green light represents the past and the lost love of Gatsby and Daisy.
D. The green light signifies the class divisions and the social stratification of the time.
Question 12
In the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of Okonkwo's anger towards his father?
A. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's laziness.
B. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's weakness.
C. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's failure to provide for the family.
D. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's disrespect for tradition.
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 symbolizes the American Dream.
B. It represents the struggle for freedom.
C. It highlights the importance of immigration.
D. It emphasizes the need for social justice.
Question 14
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the road not taken?
A. The speaker is regretful about the choice made and wishes to take the other road.
B. The speaker is content with the choice made and sees it as a symbol of independence.
C. The speaker is ambivalent about the choice made and sees it as a metaphor for life's uncertainties.
D. The speaker is critical of the choice made and sees it as a reflection of the speaker's lack of courage.
Question 15
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character of Jay Gatsby?
A. Gatsby is a symbol of the American Dream and the corrupting influence of wealth.
B. Gatsby is a representation of the disillusionment and fragmentation of modern society.
C. Gatsby is a metaphor for the struggle between old money and new money.
D. Gatsby is a symbol of the excesses and superficiality of the Roaring Twenties.

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