POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the speaker's attitude towards the mother's life?
A. Respectful and admiring
B. Critical and disapproving
C. Sympathetic and understanding
D. Indifferent and detached
Question 2
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free' is an example of which literary device?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Allusion
D. Hyperbole
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's family.
D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
Question 4
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 of the choice made
B. The speaker is proud of the choice made
C. The speaker is indifferent to the choice made
D. The speaker is ambivalent about the choice made
Question 5
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, the character Meursault's decision to kill the Arab man is motivated by
A. A desire for revenge
B. A sense of moral obligation
C. A feeling of alienation and disconnection
D. A need to protect his mother
Question 6
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the protagonist's decision to kill the Arab man?
A. The decision highlights the absurdity of the protagonist's actions.
B. The decision is a commentary on the societal norms of the time.
C. The decision represents the protagonist's struggle with morality.
D. The decision is a symbol of the protagonist's alienation.
Question 7
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It highlights the theme of love vs. hate.
B. It shows the impulsiveness of the two lovers.
C. It emphasizes the importance of fate in the play.
D. It introduces the character of Friar Lawrence.
Question 8
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the effect of Okonkwo's actions on the Igbo society?
A. It leads to the downfall of the Igbo society.
B. It causes a rift between the Igbo and the British.
C. It results in the loss of traditional values.
D. It brings about the end of the Igbo monarchy.
Question 9
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the speaker's attitude towards love?
A. He is optimistic and hopeful
B. He is pessimistic and cynical
C. He is ambivalent and detached
D. He is passionate and romantic
Question 10
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', what is the significance of the Buendia family's history?
A. It highlights the cyclical nature of time.
B. It shows the importance of family in the novel.
C. It emphasizes the theme of love and loss.
D. It introduces the character of Macondo.
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. It represents the elusive American Dream
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism
C. It serves as a reminder of the past and the loss of innocence
D. It represents the hope and longing for a better life
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title?
A. It symbolizes the American Dream
B. It represents the family's struggle for identity
C. It signifies the importance of family
D. It is a reference to the Harlem Renaissance
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. It represents the struggle for identity
C. It signifies the importance of family
D. It is a reference to the colonial era
Question 14
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the primary function of the character of Ophelia?
A. To serve as a foil to Hamlet's madness and provide a contrast to his emotions
B. To serve as a source of information and provide insight into the plot
C. To serve as a symbol of the destructive nature of love and relationships
D. To serve as a commentary on the societal norms and expectations placed on women
Question 15
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 embodies the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
C. Beneatha serves as a symbol of the tension between tradition and modernity.
D. Beneatha is a representation of the destructive power of materialism.

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