POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of Elesin's refusal to die?
A. It represents the struggle between tradition and modernity
B. It highlights the importance of cultural heritage and identity
C. It showcases the protagonist's bravery and defiance in the face of adversity
D. It is a commentary on the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending
Question 2
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 defiant and rebellious towards death.
C. The speaker is melancholic and nostalgic about the passing of time.
D. The speaker is ambivalent and uncertain about the meaning of death.
Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. The green card represents the American Dream.
B. The green card symbolizes the family's struggle for identity.
C. The green card is a metaphor for the limitations of the American Dream.
D. The green card represents the family's desire for financial security.
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 that Gatsby longs for.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. It represents the class divisions and social stratification of the time.
D. It is a reference to the biblical story of the green tree of life.
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's 'A Dance of the Forest', what is the symbolic significance of the forest?
A. It represents the struggle between tradition and modernity
B. It highlights the importance of cultural heritage and identity
C. It showcases the protagonist's bravery and defiance in the face of adversity
D. It is a commentary on the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from colonialism
B. It highlights the importance of tradition and cultural heritage
C. It showcases the protagonist's struggles with identity and belonging
D. It is a commentary on the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending
Question 7
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. A symbol of spiritual decay and the search for spiritual renewal
B. A reference to the myth of the Fisher King and the quest for the Holy Grail
C. A metaphor for the disillusionment of modern society
D. A representation of the fragmentation of modern life
Question 8
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Tiresias?
A. Tiresias represents the voice of reason and wisdom.
B. Tiresias represents the destructive power of the gods.
C. Tiresias represents the disillusionment and despair of modern life.
D. Tiresias represents the cyclical nature of time and history.
Question 9
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
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 societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending
D. It is a comedic relief in an otherwise tragic play
Question 10
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, how does the character of Okonkwo's tragic downfall relate to the theme of cultural imperialism?
A. Okonkwo's downfall is a result of his own personal flaws and weaknesses.
B. Okonkwo's downfall is a result of the cultural imperialism imposed by the British colonizers.
C. Okonkwo's downfall is a result of the internal conflict between his traditional Igbo culture and the imposed British culture.
D. Okonkwo's downfall is a result of the societal expectations placed upon him as a leader in his community.
Question 11
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the repetition of the phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. A call to action to resist the inevitability of death
B. A expression of the speaker's desire to hold on to life
C. A metaphor for the struggle between life and death
D. A symbol of the speaker's acceptance of death
Question 12
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of metaphor?
A. It creates a sense of urgency and desperation in the reader.
B. It highlights the speaker's emotional vulnerability and anxiety.
C. It represents the speaker's inner conflict and turmoil.
D. It showcases the speaker's intellectual and philosophical nature.
Question 13
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 American Dream.
B. The green light represents the elusive nature of wealth and status.
C. The green light represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The green light represents the speaker's own longing for love and connection.
Question 14
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. It represents the societal norms and expectations placed on the characters.
B. It symbolizes the forbidden love between the two protagonists.
C. It highlights the conflict between fate and free will.
D. It showcases the characters' emotional vulnerability and passion.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It symbolizes the harvest season and the community's reliance on agriculture.
B. It represents the Igbo people's connection to their ancestral heritage.
C. It signifies the importance of communal bonding and social cohesion.
D. It marks the beginning of the dry season and the need for communal cooperation.

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