POST UTME EKSU 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. A symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy
B. A representation of the immigrant experience and the American Dream
C. A commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time
D. A metaphor for the power of the human spirit
Question 2
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 1, Scene 5?
A. Romeo's love for Rosaline
B. Juliet's love for Romeo
C. The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
D. The plan to attend the ball
Question 3
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's ambition and downfall.
B. They provide a sense of foreboding and tension throughout the play.
C. They highlight the supernatural elements in the play.
D. They offer a glimpse into the future and Macbeth's destiny.
Question 4
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. Prufrock is a symbol of the modernist movement in literature.
B. Prufrock is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Prufrock is a minor character with no significant role in the poem.
D. Prufrock is a foolish and incompetent character.
Question 5
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'life is a stairway'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the difficulties of life.
B. The speaker is suggesting that life is a journey with many obstacles.
C. The speaker is comparing life to a staircase with many steps.
D. The speaker is using the metaphor to describe the speaker's own life.
Question 6
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Hamlet's delay in avenging his father's death?
A. It represents his indecisiveness
B. It symbolizes his fear of death
C. It signifies his desire for power
D. It indicates his loyalty to his mother
Question 7
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. A reference to the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. A commentary on the effects of colonialism on African culture
C. A metaphor for the fragility of life and the inevitability of change
D. A symbol of the struggle for identity and belonging
Question 8
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 and materialism.
C. It is a symbol of hope and longing.
D. It has no symbolic significance in the novel.
Question 9
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 10
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle for freedom and autonomy.
B. She symbolizes the trauma and pain of slavery.
C. She represents the fragmentation of the self.
D. She signifies the collapse of the African American family structure.
Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's anger towards his father?
A. It represents his desire for independence
B. It symbolizes his resistance to colonialism
C. It signifies his fear of failure
D. It indicates his desire for power
Question 12
In William Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury', what is the significance of the non-linear narrative structure?
A. It reflects the fragmented nature of human memory.
B. It symbolizes the decay of the Compson family's social status.
C. It represents the disjointedness of the characters' experiences.
D. It signifies the collapse of time and space in the narrative.
Question 13
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. Friar Lawrence is a wise and understanding mentor to Romeo.
B. Friar Lawrence is a foolish and incompetent character.
C. Friar Lawrence is a symbol of the conflict between fate and free will.
D. Friar Lawrence is a minor character with no significant role in the play.
Question 14
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the symbolic significance of the road?
A. Choice and decision
B. Freedom and independence
C. Regret and disappointment
D. Nature and the outdoors
Question 15
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', how does the character of Friar Lawrence contribute to the tragic outcome of the play?
A. Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet ultimately leads to their deaths.
B. Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo to marry Juliet without her consent is a major contributor to the tragic outcome.
C. Friar Lawrence's failure to prevent the duel between Tybalt and Mercutio leads to the tragic outcome.
D. Friar Lawrence's attempt to help Romeo and Juliet escape Verona ultimately fails.

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