POST UTME ESUT 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive power of love.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She embodies the societal expectations placed on women.
D. She serves as a catalyst for the tragic events that unfold.
Question 2
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It serves as a reminder of Gatsby's past love for Daisy.
D. It signifies the class divisions in society.
Question 3
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 class divisions in society.
D. The green light represents the hope and longing of the protagonist, Nick Carraway.
Question 4
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the metaphor of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The metaphor represents the struggle against mortality and the will to live.
B. The metaphor symbolizes the futility of resisting the inevitability of death.
C. The metaphor represents the desire to hold on to life and defy the forces of nature.
D. The metaphor is a call to action, urging the reader to live life to the fullest.
Question 5
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It highlights the clash between traditional and Western values.
Question 6
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card that George Murchison receives from his father?
A. It represents the American Dream that George has been chasing.
B. It symbolizes the wealth and status that George's family has achieved.
C. It signifies the loss of cultural identity that George has experienced.
D. It represents the tension between George's desire for material wealth and his family's values.
Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo values of masculinity and strength.
B. Okonkwo symbolizes the clash between traditional and colonial cultures.
C. Okonkwo is a symbol of the destructive nature of pride and ego.
D. Okonkwo represents the struggle for individual identity in a collectivist society.
Question 8
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It refers to the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
B. It symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism.
C. It represents the fragmentation of Okonkwo's family.
D. It signifies the decline of Okonkwo's mental health.
Question 9
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. It refers to the speaker's sense of monotony and routine.
B. It symbolizes the speaker's desire for excitement and adventure.
C. It represents the speaker's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
D. It signifies the speaker's obsession with material possessions.
Question 10
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream, which Gatsby strives to attain.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. It serves as a reminder of Gatsby's past love for Daisy.
D. It highlights the class divisions and social stratification of the time.
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that occurs when the traditional Igbo culture is disrupted by colonialism.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of the traditional Igbo society and the loss of cultural identity.
C. The title represents the struggle between traditional and modern values in Igbo society.
D. The title is a commentary on the fragility of human relationships and the inevitability of change.
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card that George Murchison receives from his father?
A. It represents the American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the loss of African American identity.
C. It signifies the tension between tradition and modernity.
D. It represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
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 occurs in the Igbo society after the arrival of the British.
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of the protagonist, Okonkwo.
C. The title represents the clash between traditional and modern values.
D. The title is a reference to the Igbo proverb 'When things fall apart, the centre cannot hold.'
Question 14
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 and ambitions of the younger generation.
B. Beneatha is a symbol of the struggle for identity and self-discovery.
C. Beneatha is a commentary on the effects of racism and oppression on African American society.
D. Beneatha is a reflection of the protagonist's own moral ambiguity and lack of empathy.
Question 15
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.
C. It signifies the tension between old money and new rich.
D. It represents the decay of moral values in society.

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