POST UTME NOUN 2019 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 and liberty
B. Hope and despair
C. The struggle for democracy
D. The power of the human spirit

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 Igbo people

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the symbolic significance of the road not taken?
Correct A. Regret and missed opportunities
B. Freedom and independence
C. The power of choice and decision-making
D. The importance of taking risks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character Boo Radley?
A. A symbol of kindness and generosity
B. A representation of the loss of innocence
C. A symbol of the struggle for justice
Correct D. A representation of the power of empathy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the symbolic significance of the 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
Correct A. The importance of living life to the fullest
B. The power of resistance against oppression
C. The significance of family and legacy
D. The importance of accepting one's mortality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary cause of the tragic ending?
Correct A. Fate
B. Love
C. Hatred
D. Ambition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos in the protagonist's life
B. The title symbolizes the downfall of the Igbo society
Correct C. The title represents the struggle between traditional and Western values
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's journey

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the symbolic significance of the horseman?
A. The horseman represents the struggle between tradition and modernity
B. The horseman symbolizes the power of the king
C. The horseman is a metaphor for the cycle of life and death
Correct D. The horseman represents the conflict between African and European cultures

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the primary cause of Hamlet's delay in avenging his father?
Correct A. Hamlet's indecisiveness
B. Hamlet's fear of death
C. Hamlet's love for Ophelia
D. Hamlet's desire for revenge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the protagonist's loss of innocence
B. The title symbolizes the struggle between traditional and Western values
Correct C. The title represents the protagonist's journey towards self-discovery
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's corruption

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
Correct A. It symbolizes the connection between the Igbo people and their ancestors.
B. It represents the Igbo people's appreciation for the harvest season.
C. It is a celebration of the Igbo people's victory over their enemies.
D. It is a ritual to appease the gods and ensure a good harvest.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the word 'let us go then you and I'?
A. It represents the speaker's desire to escape the monotony of everyday life.
Correct B. It symbolizes the speaker's fear of commitment and intimacy.
C. It is a metaphor for the speaker's journey of self-discovery.
D. It represents the speaker's longing for a romantic relationship.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the 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 is a metaphor for the speaker's longing for a romantic relationship.
D. It represents the class divisions in society.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character's decision to move to a white neighborhood?
A. It represents the character's desire for economic stability.
B. It symbolizes the character's rejection of racism.
C. It is a metaphor for the character's struggle for identity.
Correct D. It represents the character's longing for a sense of belonging.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character's decision to defend a black man accused of rape?
A. It represents the character's desire for justice.
Correct B. It symbolizes the character's rejection of racism.
C. It is a metaphor for the character's struggle for identity.
D. It represents the character's longing for a sense of belonging.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. A symbol of American freedom and democracy
B. A reference to the Statue of Liberty's broken chains
Correct C. A metaphor for the struggles of immigrants
D. A description of the poem's speaker

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies?
Correct A. To foreshadow Macbeth's downfall
B. To tempt Macbeth with power
C. To provide a moral lesson
D. To create suspense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the Younger family's move to a new neighborhood?
A. To escape racial tension
Correct B. To pursue the American Dream
C. To find a better education for their children
D. To get away from their past

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. A symbol of the American Dream
B. A representation of Gatsby's wealth
C. A metaphor for the elusive nature of love
D. A reference to the Jazz Age

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's request to his father?
Correct A. To fight against death
B. To accept one's fate
C. To find inner peace
D. To seek revenge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo's love for Juliet.
B. It showcases Juliet's independence and strong will.
C. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
Correct D. It serves as a turning point in the play, marking a shift in Romeo's character.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. It represents the connection between the Igbo people and their ancestors.
B. It symbolizes the importance of agriculture in Igbo culture.
C. It serves as a symbol of masculinity and virility in Igbo society.
Correct D. It represents the clash between traditional and Western values.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the title character's death?
A. It serves as a symbol of the clash between traditional and Western values.
B. It highlights the importance of cultural heritage and tradition.
C. It represents the struggle for power and control in the play.
Correct D. It serves as a commentary on the impact of colonialism on African societies.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the symbolic significance of the witches?
A. They represent the supernatural forces that drive the plot.
B. They serve as a symbol of the chaos and disorder that results from Macbeth's actions.
C. They highlight the theme of fate versus free will.
Correct D. They represent the corrupting influence of power and ambition.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the symbolic significance of the ghost of Sethe's daughter?
A. It represents the trauma and pain of slavery and its legacy.
B. It serves as a symbol of the destructive power of memories and the past.
C. It highlights the theme of motherhood and the bond between a mother and her child.
Correct D. It represents the struggle for identity and self-definition in the face of historical trauma.

Correct Answer: D

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