POST UTME LAUTECH 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
Correct A. Freedom from oppression
B. Freedom from poverty
C. Freedom from slavery
D. Freedom from war

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
Correct A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The rise of colonialism in Nigeria
C. The struggle for independence in Africa
D. The decline of the Okonkwo's family

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the 'raisin in the sun'?
Correct A. The hope for a better life
B. The struggle for racial equality
C. The desire for wealth and material possessions
D. The longing for a sense of belonging

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. The elusive American Dream
B. The corrupting influence of wealth
C. The struggle for social class
D. The longing for love and connection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. Acceptance and resignation
B. Fear and anxiety
Correct C. Resistance and defiance
D. Indifference and apathy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes?
Correct A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. The title is a metaphor for the inevitability of colonialism.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, what is the significance of the conch shell in the novel?
Correct A. The conch shell represents the power of democracy and civility.
B. The conch shell symbolizes the savagery and brutality of human nature.
C. The conch shell represents the fragility of human civilization.
D. The conch shell is a symbol of the boys' desire for freedom and autonomy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
Correct A. Meursault represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. Meursault symbolizes the struggle between reason and emotion.
C. Meursault represents the destructive power of human nature.
D. Meursault is a symbol of the alienation and disconnection of modern society.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
In the novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood, what is the significance of the character of Offred?
Correct A. Offred represents the resistance and defiance of the oppressed.
B. Offred symbolizes the fragility and vulnerability of human life.
C. Offred represents the power and agency of women in a patriarchal society.
D. Offred is a symbol of the destructive power of totalitarian regimes.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the novel 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' by Junot Díaz, what is the significance of the character of Oscar?
Correct A. Oscar represents the struggle between cultural identity and personal identity.
B. Oscar symbolizes the destructive power of family curses and cultural traditions.
C. Oscar represents the power of storytelling and the importance of cultural heritage.
D. Oscar is a symbol of the alienation and disconnection of modern society.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom from oppression
B. Escape from poverty
C. Asylum from war
Correct D. Immigration to a new land

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
Correct A. Romeo's plan to attend the Capulet's ball
B. Juliet's decision to fake her own death
C. Tybalt's challenge to Romeo
D. Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite the lovers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. Fertility and abundance
B. Strength and masculinity
C. Wealth and status
Correct D. Tradition and cultural heritage

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic irony in Act 2?
Correct A. Walter's decision to buy a liquor store
B. Ruth's decision to keep her job
C. Asagai's return to Africa
D. Beneatha's decision to attend college

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. Acceptance and resignation
B. Fear and avoidance
Correct C. Resistance and defiance
D. Indifference and apathy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. The American Dream
B. Wealth and materialism
C. Love and relationships
D. Class and social status

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
Correct A. Hamlet's plan to attend the play
B. Claudius's guilt over murdering King Hamlet
C. Polonius's decision to spy on Hamlet
D. Ophelia's decision to reject Hamlet's love

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the mockingbird?
A. Kindness and compassion
B. Courage and bravery
Correct C. Innocence and childhood
D. Justice and morality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic irony in Act 4, Scene 1?
Correct A. Puck's decision to play tricks on the lovers
B. Oberon's plan to make Titania fall in love with Bottom
C. The Mechanicals' decision to perform a play
D. The fairy kingdom's decision to intervene in human affairs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, what is the symbolic significance of the red hunting hat?
A. Rebellion and nonconformity
B. Individuality and creativity
C. Disillusionment and cynicism
D. Happiness and contentment

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 21
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary function of the Chorus in Act 1, Scene 1?
Correct A. To provide background information on the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets
B. To introduce the main characters and their motivations
C. To set the tone for the rest of the play
D. To provide a commentary on the social status of the characters

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the arrival of the British colonizers
Correct B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity
D. It signifies the end of the Igbo way of life

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
In William Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', what is the significance of the daffodils?
A. They represent the beauty and simplicity of nature
B. They symbolize the transience of life
C. They embody the poet's sense of melancholy
Correct D. They signify the poet's connection to the natural world

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. It represents the elusive American Dream
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth
C. It embodies the sense of longing and nostalgia
D. It signifies the class divisions of the time

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. It creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy
Correct B. It reflects the speaker's inner turmoil and anxiety
C. It symbolizes the fragmentation of modern life
D. It represents the speaker's disconnection from reality

Correct Answer: B

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