POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2017 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 of Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle for identity and cultural heritage.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a commentary on the destructive nature of patriarchy.
D. He is a representation of the Yoruba people's values and customs.
Question 2
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom and democracy
B. Hope and resilience
C. Suffering and oppression
D. Immigration and assimilation
Question 3
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony of Romeo's declaration of love to Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. Romeo's love for Juliet is genuine, but unrequited
B. Romeo's love for Juliet is a ruse to gain access to her family
C. Romeo's declaration of love is a dramatic device to heighten tension
D. Romeo's declaration of love is a mistake, as he is already engaged to another
Question 4
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom and liberty
B. Hope and perseverance
C. Despair and desperation
D. Fear and anxiety
Question 5
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the character of Friar Lawrence?
A. He represents the struggle for identity and cultural heritage.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. He is a commentary on the destructive nature of patriarchy.
D. He is a representation of the Catholic Church's values and customs.
Question 6
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe's daughter?
A. She represents the struggle for freedom and independence.
B. She symbolizes the trauma and pain of slavery.
C. She is a commentary on the destructive nature of slavery.
D. She is a representation of the African American experience.
Question 7
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. The audience knows that Romeo is already married to Rosaline.
B. The audience knows that Juliet is feigning her death.
C. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are from feuding families.
D. The audience knows that Romeo is a prince.
Question 8
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. Resistance and defiance
C. Fear and anxiety
D. Hope and optimism
Question 9
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the 'yellow fog'?
A. A symbol of hope and renewal
B. A metaphor for the speaker's anxiety and indecision
C. A representation of the city's decay and neglect
D. A reference to the speaker's past experiences and memories
Question 10
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the aspirations and dreams of the younger generation.
B. Beneatha is a symbol of the struggle for racial equality.
C. Beneatha is a representation of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
D. Beneatha is a foil to the character of Mama.
Question 11
In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, what is the symbolic significance of the red hunting hat?
A. A symbol of rebellion and nonconformity
B. A representation of the character's desire for individuality and uniqueness
C. A metaphor for the character's struggles with identity and belonging
D. A reference to the character's past experiences and memories
Question 12
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character of Boo Radley?
A. Boo Radley represents the kindness and generosity of the human spirit.
B. Boo Radley is a symbol of the struggle for racial equality.
C. Boo Radley is a representation of the conflict between childhood innocence and adult reality.
D. Boo Radley is a foil to the character of Scout.
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. Abundance and fertility
B. Strength and masculinity
C. Tradition and cultural heritage
D. Conflict and chaos
Question 14
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the dramatic function of the character Ophelia?
A. To provide a voice of reason and wisdom
B. To serve as a foil to the main characters and highlight their flaws
C. To manipulate the plot and create chaos
D. To provide comic relief and satire
Question 15
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Hamlet's madness?
A. To distract from his true intentions
B. To express his grief and anger
C. To manipulate others
D. To show his intellectual superiority

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