POST UTME DELSU 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the destructive nature of love.
B. Ophelia symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. Ophelia is a foil to the character of Hamlet.
D. Ophelia is a representation of the societal expectations placed on women.
Question 2
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 reference to the Christian concept of the Fisher of Men, symbolizing Jesus Christ.
C. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the search for spiritual meaning in a post-World War I world.
D. The Fisher King is a symbol of the destructive power of war.
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes of cultural identity and colonialism?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the fragility of traditional Igbo culture in the face of colonialism.
C. The title is a metaphor for the breakdown of social norms and values in the novel.
D. The title represents the struggle for power and control between traditional and colonial authorities.
Question 4
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of European colonizers.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. The title is a reference to the protagonist's mental state.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's journey to self-discovery.
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 represents the hope and promise of a better future.
D. The green light is a metaphor for the protagonist's own moral decay.
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional values of the Igbo people.
B. Okonkwo is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo is a representation of the protagonist's inner struggle.
D. Okonkwo is a metaphor for the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
Question 7
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock's indecision?
A. It represents his fear of commitment and his desire to maintain his independence.
B. It symbolizes his struggle with anxiety and his inability to make decisions.
C. It highlights his self-doubt and his fear of rejection.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the absurdity of modern life and the search for meaning.
Question 8
In the play 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, what is the significance of the character of Nora's decision to leave her husband?
A. It represents her desire for independence and her rejection of the societal norms that have constrained her.
B. It symbolizes her realization of the emptiness of her marriage and her desire for a more meaningful relationship.
C. It highlights her struggle with identity and her desire to find her place in the world.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the limitations of the patriarchal society and the need for women's liberation.
Question 9
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 is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Elesin Oba is a representation of the protagonist's inner struggle.
D. Elesin Oba is a metaphor for the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
Question 10
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 and dying Christ figure.
B. The Fisher King symbolizes the search for spiritual renewal and rebirth.
C. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the disillusionment and despair of modern life.
D. The Fisher King represents the cyclical nature of time and history.
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 elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the protagonist's longing for love.
D. The green light represents the class divisions of the time period.
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's use of imagery?
A. It represents his desire to escape the monotony of modern life and find meaning in the world.
B. It symbolizes his struggle with anxiety and his inability to make decisions.
C. It highlights his self-doubt and his fear of rejection.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the fragmentation of modern society and the disintegration of traditional values.
Question 13
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
B. Beneatha symbolizes the societal expectations placed on women.
C. Beneatha is a foil to the character of Mama.
D. Beneatha is a representation of the African-American experience.
Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the Younger family's move to a new home?
A. The move represents the family's aspirations for a better life and their desire to escape poverty.
B. The move symbolizes the family's struggle for racial equality and social justice.
C. The move is a metaphor for the family's disintegration and the breakdown of their relationships.
D. The move represents the family's loss of cultural identity and their assimilation into white culture.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture.
B. He symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a symbol of masculinity and strength.
D. He is a voice of reason in the chaos.

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