POST UTME FUTA 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's relationship with his father?
A. Okonkwo's relationship with his father represents the conflict between tradition and modernity
B. Okonkwo's relationship with his father represents the struggle for power and status
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father represents the importance of family and community
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father represents the impact of colonialism on traditional societies
Question 2
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 line suggests that the speaker is trying to rebuild their life.
B. The line indicates that the speaker is struggling with the meaning of life.
C. The line implies that the speaker is trying to hold on to memories.
D. The line represents the speaker's desire for spiritual renewal.
Question 3
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 American Dream
B. It symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth and status
C. It is a reference to the protagonist's past experiences
D. It is a commentary on the superficiality of modern life
Question 4
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 highlights the class divisions in society.
D. It is a reference to the protagonist's love interest.
Question 5
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the allusion to the 'Shantih Shantih Shantih'?
A. The peace that passeth all understanding
B. The stillness of the desert
C. The silence of the forest
D. The quiet of the city
Question 6
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder in the Igbo society
B. The title symbolizes the fall of the protagonist, Okonkwo
C. The title represents the clash between traditional and Western cultures
D. The title is a metaphor for the fragility of human relationships
Question 7
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Romeo's disguise as a servant
B. Juliet's fake death
C. Tybalt's challenge to Romeo
D. Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite the lovers
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. The green light represents the elusive American Dream
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. The green light represents the longing for love and connection
D. The green light is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of human relationships
Question 9
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to death and accepts it as a natural part of life
B. The speaker is fearful of death and wants to avoid it
C. The speaker is defiant and wants to fight against death
D. The speaker is indifferent to death and sees it as a trivial matter
Question 10
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the effect of Lady Macbeth's manipulation on Macbeth's character?
A. Lady Macbeth's manipulation leads to Macbeth's downfall and eventual guilt.
B. Lady Macbeth's manipulation makes Macbeth more confident and decisive.
C. Lady Macbeth's manipulation has no significant impact on Macbeth's character.
D. Lady Macbeth's manipulation leads to Macbeth's transformation into a more heroic character.
Question 11
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the speaker's attitude towards her son's aspirations?
A. Optimistic
B. Pessimistic
C. Ambivalent
D. Indifferent
Question 12
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the 'raisin in the sun'?
A. The 'raisin in the sun' represents the American Dream
B. The 'raisin in the sun' represents the struggle for racial equality
C. The 'raisin in the sun' represents the importance of family and community
D. The 'raisin in the sun' represents the impact of poverty on the African American community
Question 13
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the sun in the novel?
A. The sun represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. The sun symbolizes the protagonist's growing sense of guilt and responsibility.
C. The sun has no significant meaning in the novel.
D. The sun represents the protagonist's desire for freedom and independence.
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 neighborhood?
A. The move represents the family's desire for a better life and greater opportunities.
B. The move symbolizes the family's struggle to maintain their cultural identity in a predominantly white neighborhood.
C. The move has no significant impact on the family's lives.
D. The move represents the family's rejection of their African American heritage.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the Igbo society.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture.
C. It represents the struggle between traditional and Western values.
D. It highlights the theme of identity crisis.

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