POST UTME OAU 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. The audience knows that Romeo has taken a potion to make him appear dead, but the characters on stage do not.
B. The audience knows that Juliet has faked her own death, but Romeo does not.
C. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are secretly married, but their families do not.
D. The audience knows that the Prince has decreed that Romeo and Juliet must be banished, but they do not.
Question 2
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle to overcome the trauma of slavery.
B. She embodies the conflict between motherly love and the need for self-preservation.
C. She symbolizes the breakdown of traditional family structures.
D. She signifies the loss of cultural heritage.
Question 3
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the significance of the line 'Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The line is a call to action for the United States to accept more immigrants.
B. The line is a description of the Statue of Liberty, which represents freedom and opportunity.
C. The line is a reference to the poem's theme of freedom and the American Dream.
D. The line is a quote from the Declaration of Independence.
Question 4
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity.
D. It signifies the collapse of the colonial system.
Question 5
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. Meursault represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. Meursault's character serves as a foil to the more traditional values of society.
C. Meursault's struggles with his own emotions and relationships reflect the internal conflict of the human condition.
D. Meursault's character is a symbol of the oppressive societal norms that restrict individual freedom.
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's tragic flaw?
A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw represents the destructive nature of masculinity.
B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw symbolizes the clash between traditional and modern values.
C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a result of his inability to adapt to change.
D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a manifestation of his inner conflict between tradition and personal desire.
Question 7
In James Joyce's Ulysses, what is the symbolic significance of the character Leopold Bloom?
A. Leopold Bloom represents the struggle for identity and belonging.
B. Leopold Bloom symbolizes the search for meaning and purpose.
C. Leopold Bloom is a manifestation of the fragmented nature of modern life.
D. Leopold Bloom represents the power of Jewish identity.
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 line represents the protagonist's feelings of emptiness and disillusionment.
B. The line symbolizes the protagonist's struggle with identity.
C. The line is a metaphor for the protagonist's feelings of isolation.
D. The line is a reference to the character's love life.
Question 9
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the role of Okonkwo's title as an Eze?
A. It signifies his wealth and status
B. It represents his connection to the gods
C. It underscores his leadership role
D. It symbolizes his bravery
Question 10
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 American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth.
C. It highlights the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. It emphasizes the disconnect between reality and illusion.
Question 11
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the societal pressures that restrict Romeo and Juliet's love.
B. The balcony scene symbolizes the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet.
C. The balcony scene is a metaphor for the conflict between fate and free will.
D. The balcony scene represents the naivety of young love.
Question 12
In Toni Morrison's Beloved, what is the significance of the character Paul D?
A. Paul D represents the struggle between individual desire and societal expectations.
B. Paul D symbolizes the power of the father-child bond and the importance of family.
C. Paul D represents the conflict between past and present, and the need to confront the past.
D. Paul D is a symbol of the decay of traditional values and the rise of modernity.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the fall of a great empire.
B. The title symbolizes the struggle between traditional and modern values.
C. The title represents the fragmentation of Igbo society.
D. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Ezekiel.
Question 14
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
A. The title symbolizes the American Dream.
B. The title represents the family's struggle for identity.
C. The title is a metaphor for the character's aspirations.
D. The title is a reference to the family's African heritage.
Question 15
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. Elesin Oba symbolizes the power of the king and his connection to the gods.
C. Elesin Oba represents the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
D. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the decay of traditional values.

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