POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the chaos and disorder in the protagonist's life
B. It symbolizes the decline of traditional Igbo culture
C. It represents the fragmentation of the protagonist's identity
D. It highlights the clash between traditional and Western values
Question 2
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to death.
B. The speaker is defiant towards death.
C. The speaker is melancholic about death.
D. The speaker is ambivalent towards death.
Question 3
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?
A. To promote truth and accuracy
B. To control public opinion and propaganda
C. To suppress dissent and opposition
D. To promote economic growth and development
Question 4
In the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles, what is the significance of the character of Creon?
A. He represents the struggle between individual freedom and state authority.
B. He symbolizes the corrupting influence of power.
C. He signifies the importance of following the law.
D. He represents the idea of justice and morality.
Question 5
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to death
B. The speaker is defiant towards death
C. The speaker is ambivalent towards death
D. The speaker is fearful of death
Question 6
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. It represents the elusive American Dream.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. It signifies the loss of innocence and naivety.
D. It represents the idea of social mobility.
Question 7
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards choice and regret?
A. The speaker is regretful of their choice.
B. The speaker is proud of their choice.
C. The speaker is ambivalent towards their choice.
D. The speaker is uncertain about their choice.
Question 8
What is the primary literary device used in Langston Hughes' 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Allusion
D. Symbolism
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
A. Fertility and abundance
B. Strength and masculinity
C. Wealth and prosperity
D. Spiritual connection to the gods
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the impact of Okonkwo's actions on the Igbo society?
A. It leads to the downfall of the Igbo society.
B. It causes a rift between the Igbo and the British.
C. It highlights the clash between traditional and modern values.
D. It results in the loss of cultural identity.
Question 11
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the role of the witches in the play?
A. They serve as foils to Macbeth's ambition.
B. They provide a commentary on the supernatural.
C. They drive the plot forward with their prophecies.
D. They symbolize the chaos and disorder of war.
Question 12
What is the primary theme of Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for power and control
B. The clash between tradition and modernity
C. The importance of cultural heritage
D. The role of fate and destiny
Question 13
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the symbolic significance of the forest?
A. The forest represents the realm of the imagination.
B. The forest symbolizes the chaos and disorder of the natural world.
C. The forest is a metaphor for the transformative power of love.
D. The forest represents the conflict between reason and emotion.
Question 14
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. Elesin Oba represents the traditional values of the Yoruba people.
B. Elesin Oba is a symbol of the conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. Elesin Oba is a representation of the struggle for power and control.
D. Elesin Oba is a metaphor for the decay of traditional values.
Question 15
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards choice?
A. The speaker is regretful of the choice made
B. The speaker is proud of the choice made
C. The speaker is ambivalent towards the choice made
D. The speaker is uncertain about the choice made

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