POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', how does the character of Friar Lawrence contribute to the tragic outcome of the play?
Correct A. Friar Lawrence's plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet ultimately leads to their deaths.
B. Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo to flee Verona prevents the tragic outcome.
C. Friar Lawrence's failure to prevent the duel between Tybalt and Mercutio leads to the tragic outcome.
D. Friar Lawrence's role is insignificant in the tragic outcome of the play.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
Correct B. Okonkwo's character serves as a critique of colonialism and its impact on African societies.
C. Okonkwo's struggles with his own identity and cultural heritage are a central theme in the novel.
D. Okonkwo's character is insignificant in the novel.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the significance of the character of Beneatha?
A. Beneatha represents the aspirations and dreams of the younger generation.
B. Beneatha's character serves as a critique of the limitations placed on women in society.
Correct C. Beneatha's struggles with her own identity and cultural heritage are a central theme in the play.
D. Beneatha's character is insignificant in the play.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby', what is the significance of the green light across the water?
Correct A. The green light represents the elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. The green light serves as a reminder of Gatsby's past love for Daisy.
D. The green light is insignificant in the novel.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the play 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. Ophelia represents the innocent and naive nature of love.
B. Ophelia's character serves as a critique of the societal expectations placed on women.
Correct C. Ophelia's struggles with her own identity and mental health are a central theme in the play.
D. Ophelia's character is insignificant in the play.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the speaker's attitude towards the mother's life?
A. Respectful
B. Disapproving
Correct C. Sympathetic
D. Indifferent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo's love for Juliet
B. It showcases Juliet's independence
C. It highlights the conflict between the two families
Correct D. It is a pivotal moment in the play's plot

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the protagonist's life
Correct B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture
C. It represents the protagonist's struggle with identity
D. It is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the struggle for racial equality
B. It symbolizes the American Dream
Correct C. It represents the conflict between tradition and modernity
D. It is a reference to the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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 represents the protagonist's longing for love
D. It is a reference to the novel's themes of class and social status

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. Romeo's declaration of love for Juliet
B. Juliet's decision to marry Paris
Correct C. The audience's knowledge of the plan to fake Juliet's death
D. Romeo's fight with Tybalt

Correct Answer: C

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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 line 'I have measured out my life with coffee spoons'?
Correct A. The speaker's sense of monotony and routine
B. The speaker's love of coffee
C. The speaker's anxiety about meeting the woman
D. The speaker's nostalgia for his past

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. Freedom and opportunity
B. Wealth and material possessions
C. Family and heritage
Correct D. Racial identity and pride

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. God or a higher power
B. The eyes of the past
C. The eyes of the future
Correct D. The eyes of the moral conscience

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
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. Fear and anxiety
Correct C. Resistance and defiance
D. Indifference and apathy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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 democracy
B. Hope and resilience
C. Suffering and oppression
D. Immigration and assimilation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. Fertility and abundance
Correct B. Strength and masculinity
C. Wealth and status
D. Spirituality and connection to the gods

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the dramatic irony of the Younger family's situation?
A. The family's financial struggles
B. The family's racial tensions
C. The family's generational conflicts
Correct D. The family's aspirations for a better life

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the allusion to the Fisher King?
A. A symbol of spiritual decay
B. A representation of the search for meaning
C. A metaphor for the disillusionment of society
Correct D. A reference to the myth of the Fisher King

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the telescreen?
A. A symbol of government control
Correct B. A representation of the surveillance state
C. A metaphor for the loss of individual freedom
D. A reference to the totalitarian regime

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
Correct A. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title represents the protagonist's struggle with colonialism.
C. The title is a reference to the Igbo concept of 'chi', or personal destiny.
D. The title is a metaphor for the fragility of human relationships.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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 desire for financial security.
C. The green card is a metaphor for the characters' struggle with identity.
Correct D. The green card represents the characters' desire for social mobility.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. The eyes represent God or a higher power.
B. The eyes symbolize the judgment of society.
Correct C. The eyes are a metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. The eyes represent the decay of moral values.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the image of the 'yellow fog'?
A. The yellow fog represents the speaker's feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.
B. The yellow fog symbolizes the speaker's desire for connection and intimacy.
Correct C. The yellow fog is a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
D. The yellow fog represents the speaker's fear of commitment and responsibility.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, what is the symbolic significance of the mockingbird?
Correct A. The mockingbird represents innocence and kindness.
B. The mockingbird symbolizes the loss of innocence.
C. The mockingbird is a metaphor for the destructive nature of prejudice.
D. The mockingbird represents the idea of justice and morality.

Correct Answer: A

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