POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Langston Hughes's 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers', what is the significance of the line 'I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins'?
A. The line reflects the speaker's sense of connection to the natural world.
B. The line is a reference to the African diasporic experience.
C. The line is a metaphor for the speaker's personal struggles.
D. The line is a symbol of the societal pressures that drive the speaker to madness.
Question 2
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock', what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. He represents the anxiety and indecision of modern life
B. He embodies the struggle between individual desire and societal expectations
C. He serves as a symbol of the fragmentation of the self in modern society
D. He represents the futility of seeking meaning and connection in a chaotic world
Question 3
In Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. Puck is a symbol of the power of love and magic.
B. Puck is a representation of the chaos and disorder that pervades the forest.
C. Puck is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
D. Puck is a symbol of the societal pressures that drive the protagonist to madness.
Question 4
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the play-within-a-play?
A. It serves as a device to expose Claudius's guilt.
B. It highlights Hamlet's madness and instability.
C. It showcases the power of drama and performance.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play's tragic events.
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the traditional Yoruba values and culture.
B. Elesin Oba is a representation of the chaos and disorder that pervades the Yoruba society.
C. Elesin Oba is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
D. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the societal pressures that drive the protagonist to madness.
Question 6
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character Boo Radley?
A. He represents the idea of racial injustice.
B. He symbolizes the loss of innocence.
C. He serves as a symbol of kindness and generosity.
D. He is a representation of the community's fear and prejudice.
Question 7
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', what is the significance of the character of Boo Radley?
A. Boo Radley is a symbol of the kindness and generosity of the human spirit
B. Boo Radley is a representation of the fear and mistrust of the unknown
C. Boo Radley is a symbol of the destructive power of prejudice
D. Boo Radley is a representation of the importance of empathy and understanding
Question 8
What is the literary device used in the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Alliteration
D. Personification
Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic irony in Act 2?
A. Walter's dream of buying a house
B. Benjamin's death
C. Asagai's return
D. Ruth's pregnancy
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. He represents the traditional Igbo culture and values
B. He embodies the struggle between tradition and modernity
C. He symbolizes the destructive nature of pride and ego
D. He serves as a foil to the character of Unoka
Question 11
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play, marking the point of no return for the lovers.
C. The balcony scene is a comedic relief in an otherwise tragic play.
D. The balcony scene is a symbol of the societal pressures that drive the lovers apart.
Question 12
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. Freedom from economic hardship
C. Freedom from social injustice
D. Freedom from political tyranny
Question 13
What is the primary literary device used in T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
A. Imagery and symbolism.
B. Alliteration and assonance.
C. Free verse and stream-of-consciousness narration.
D. Allegory and metaphor.
Question 14
In T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, what is the significance of the line 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins'?
A. The line reflects the speaker's sense of disillusionment and despair.
B. The line is a reference to the fragmentation of modern society.
C. The line is a metaphor for the speaker's personal struggles.
D. The line is a symbol of the societal pressures that drive the speaker to madness.
Question 15
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1?
A. Romeo's love for Juliet
B. Juliet's fake death
C. Mercutio's death
D. Tybalt's challenge to Romeo

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