POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary theme that drives the tragic events of the play?
A. Love vs. Hate
B. Fate vs. Free Will
C. Social Class vs. Individuality
D. Appearance vs. Reality
Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's anger towards his father?
A. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's laziness.
B. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's weakness.
C. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's failure to provide for the family.
D. Okonkwo's anger is a result of his father's refusal to accept change.
Question 3
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. The Fisher King represents the spiritual decay of modern society.
B. The Fisher King symbolizes the search for spiritual renewal.
C. The Fisher King is a metaphor for the fragmentation of the self.
D. The Fisher King represents the futility of human endeavor.
Question 4
In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, what is the significance of the character's red hunting hat?
A. The hat symbolizes the character's individuality.
B. The hat represents the character's rebellion against societal norms.
C. The hat is a metaphor for the character's desire for freedom.
D. The hat has no significance in the novel.
Question 5
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the symbolic significance of the river Thames?
A. A symbol of spiritual decay and disillusionment
B. A symbol of cultural heritage and tradition
C. A symbol of social change and progress
D. A symbol of personal growth and transformation
Question 6
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
A. The green light symbolizes the American Dream.
B. The green light represents the character's longing for love.
C. The green light is a metaphor for the character's wealth and status.
D. The green light has no significance in the novel.
Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart' in relation to the novel's themes of cultural identity and colonialism?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the fragmentation of traditional Igbo society under colonial rule.
C. The title represents the collapse of the protagonist's mental state as he struggles with cultural identity.
D. The title is a metaphor for the destruction of traditional Igbo culture by European colonialism.
Question 8
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
A. The speaker is highlighting the monotony of his daily routine.
B. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of coffee in his life.
C. The speaker is expressing his feelings of alienation and disconnection.
D. The speaker is describing his love for poetry.
Question 9
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character of Sethe?
A. Sethe represents the struggle for survival in a society that values profit over human life.
B. Sethe symbolizes the power of motherly love in the face of trauma.
C. Sethe represents the fragmentation of the self in the aftermath of trauma.
D. Sethe is a reflection of the author's own experiences with slavery and its legacy.
Question 10
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to attend medical school?
A. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to escape the poverty of her family.
B. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to prove herself to her family.
C. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to make a difference in the world.
D. Beneatha's decision is a result of her desire to please her mother.
Question 11
In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the significance of the witches' prophecies in the context of the play's themes of ambition and mortality?
A. The witches' prophecies represent the supernatural forces that drive Macbeth's ambition.
B. The witches' prophecies symbolize the uncertainty and unpredictability of fate.
C. The witches' prophecies are a commentary on the dangers of unchecked ambition and the consequences of sin.
D. The witches' prophecies are a metaphor for the corrupting influence of power.
Question 12
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character of Sethe in the context of the novel's themes of trauma and memory?
A. Sethe represents the embodiment of trauma and the destructive power of memory.
B. Sethe symbolizes the struggle for survival and the importance of human connection in the face of adversity.
C. Sethe is a commentary on the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of historical trauma on contemporary society.
D. Sethe is a metaphor for the fragmented and disjointed nature of human experience.
Question 13
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character's decision to bury her brother?
A. The decision represents the character's defiance against authority.
B. The decision symbolizes the character's love for her brother.
C. The decision is a metaphor for the character's inner conflict.
D. The decision has no significance in the play.
Question 14
In Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, what is the significance of the character of Septimus Warren Smith in the context of the novel's themes of mental illness and the human condition?
A. Septimus represents the embodiment of mental illness and the destructive power of trauma.
B. Septimus symbolizes the struggle for human connection and the importance of empathy in the face of adversity.
C. Septimus is a commentary on the societal stigma surrounding mental illness and the need for greater understanding and acceptance.
D. Septimus is a metaphor for the fragmented and disjointed nature of human experience.
Question 15
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character's name 'Okonkwo'?
A. The name symbolizes strength and masculinity.
B. The name represents the character's connection to his culture.
C. The name is a metaphor for the character's inner turmoil.
D. The name has no significance in the novel.

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