POST UTME EKSU 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins'?
A. The speaker is expressing his despair and hopelessness.
B. The speaker is highlighting the fragmentation of modern society.
C. The speaker is using the line as a metaphor for his emotional numbness.
D. The line has no significance in the poem.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character Meursault?
A. Meursault represents the absurdity of human existence.
B. Meursault symbolizes the struggle between morality and morality.
C. Meursault is a representation of the alienation of modern society.
D. Meursault is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
Question 3
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the symbolic significance of the character J. Alfred Prufrock?
A. J. Alfred Prufrock represents the anxiety of modern life
B. J. Alfred Prufrock represents the disillusionment of society
C. J. Alfred Prufrock represents the search for meaning
D. J. Alfred Prufrock represents the fear of commitment
Question 4
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. The prophecies serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's actions.
B. The prophecies are a tool for Macbeth to gain insight into his future.
C. The prophecies are a means for the witches to manipulate Macbeth.
D. The prophecies are a reflection of Macbeth's own guilt and paranoia.
Question 5
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the mockingbird?
A. The innocence of childhood
B. The kindness of strangers
C. The cruelty of society
D. The power of justice
Question 6
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom and liberty
B. Hope and perseverance
C. Despair and desperation
D. Pride and arrogance
Question 7
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The speaker uses imagery to convey the beauty of nature.
B. The speaker uses imagery to explore the theme of mortality.
C. The speaker uses imagery to describe the struggle for life.
D. The speaker uses imagery to express his inner turmoil.
Question 8
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, what is the role of the Buendia family?
A. The Buendia family represents the cyclical nature of time.
B. The Buendia family symbolizes the struggle for power and control.
C. The Buendia family is a representation of the destructive nature of love.
D. The Buendia family is a metaphor for the fragility of human existence.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder in the protagonist's life.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. The title has no significance in the novel.
D. The title is a reference to the protagonist's mental health.
Question 10
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the aspirations of the younger generation.
B. Beneatha symbolizes the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
C. Beneatha is a representation of the African American experience.
D. Beneatha is a symbol of the American Dream.
Question 11
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character Antigone's defiance of the law?
A. Antigone's defiance highlights the importance of individual morality.
B. Antigone's defiance symbolizes the struggle for women's rights.
C. Antigone's defiance has no significance in the play.
D. Antigone's defiance is a result of her emotional instability.
Question 12
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.
Question 13
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 results from the clash of traditional and Western cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of the protagonist, Okonkwo.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of Igbo society.
D. The title is a metaphor for the loss of innocence.
Question 14
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the road not taken?
A. Regret and longing
B. Ambivalence and uncertainty
C. Confidence and satisfaction
D. Indifference and apathy
Question 15
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 symbolizes the importance of empathy and understanding.
C. Boo Radley is a metaphor for the reclusive nature of human beings.
D. Boo Radley represents the idea that appearances can be deceiving.

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