POST UTME IMS U 2021 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He embodies the conflict between the old and the new.
C. He symbolizes the tension between cultural heritage and colonialism.
D. He represents the clash between the sacred and the profane.
Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', 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 the protagonist's identity.
D. It signifies the collapse of the patriarchal society.
Question 3
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between cultural identity and colonialism.
C. He is a symbol of the breakdown of traditional values.
D. He represents the struggle for power and control in the community.
Question 4
In the play 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams, what is the significance of the character of Amanda?
A. Amanda represents the destructive power of nostalgia.
B. Amanda is a symbol of the American Dream.
C. Amanda is a foil to the character of Tom.
D. Amanda is a representation of the struggle for racial equality.
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin represents the struggle between tradition and modernity
B. Elesin embodies the spirit of resistance against colonialism
C. Elesin symbolizes the power of the king's horseman
D. Elesin represents the conflict between fate and free will
Question 6
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 conflict between the Montagues and Capulets.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, leading to the tragic events that follow.
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 the metaphor 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is urging the reader to resist the inevitability of death and to fight against it.
B. The speaker is suggesting that life is a battle to be fought and won.
C. The speaker is using the metaphor to describe the struggles of growing old.
D. The speaker is comparing life to a flame that must be fanned into a blaze.
Question 8
In a play by Femi Osofisan, what is the effect of the use of dramatic irony on the audience's understanding of the plot?
A. The use of dramatic irony creates a sense of suspense and tension.
B. The use of dramatic irony serves as a commentary on the social and political issues of the time.
C. The use of dramatic irony has no effect on the audience's understanding of the plot.
D. The use of dramatic irony creates a sense of confusion and disorientation.
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', 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 the protagonist's identity.
D. It is a metaphor for the collapse of the protagonist's family.
Question 10
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's love for Juliet.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.
Question 11
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the effect of the repetition of the phrase 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The repetition creates a sense of monotony and routine.
B. The repetition highlights the protagonist's sense of alienation.
C. The repetition emphasizes the protagonist's desire for connection.
D. The repetition symbolizes the protagonist's search for meaning.
Question 12
In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the significance of the daffodils?
A. They represent the beauty and wonder of nature.
B. They symbolize the transience and fleeting nature of human experience.
C. They embody the poet's sense of melancholy and loss.
D. They are a metaphor for the poet's inner turmoil and conflict.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos that ensues after Okonkwo's downfall.
B. The title symbolizes the fragmentation of Igbo society.
C. The title represents the disintegration of traditional Igbo culture.
D. The title signifies the collapse of Okonkwo's personal world.
Question 14
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the symbolic significance of the character Lady Macbeth?
A. Lady Macbeth represents the voice of reason and conscience
B. Lady Macbeth embodies the spirit of ambition and greed
C. Lady Macbeth symbolizes the power of femininity and intuition
D. Lady Macbeth represents the struggle between morality and immorality
Question 15
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the line 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The line represents the speaker's defiance in the face of death.
B. The line is a reference to the struggle for life.
C. The line is a metaphor for the decay of civilization.
D. The line is a reflection on the speaker's own personal struggles.

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