POST UTME RSU 2019 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the character of Prufrock?
A. He represents the anxiety and indecision of modern life
B. He embodies the concept of alienation and disconnection
C. He symbolizes the search for meaning and identity
D. He serves as a critique of societal expectations
Question 2
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
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 is a metaphor for the protagonist's longing for love and connection.
D. The green light represents the moral decay and decline of society.
Question 3
In the short story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' by James Thurber, what plot structure is used to convey Walter's daydreams?
A. Non-linear narrative
B. Flashback
C. Stream-of-consciousness
D. Unreliable narrator
Question 4
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.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.
Question 5
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. He represents the absurdity of human existence
B. He embodies the concept of moral relativism
C. He symbolizes the alienation of modern society
D. He serves as a critique of colonialism
Question 6
In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the character of Lady Macbeth?
A. She represents the destructive nature of ambition.
B. She symbolizes the corrupting influence of power.
C. She highlights the theme of guilt and conscience.
D. She showcases the consequences of unchecked desire.
Question 7
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what theme is explored through the character of Winston Smith?
A. The dangers of totalitarianism
B. The power of love and relationships
C. The importance of individual freedom
D. The impact of technology on society
Question 8
In the poem 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the line 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins'?
A. It highlights the speaker's sense of fragmentation and disconnection.
B. It showcases the speaker's love of literature and its role in his life.
C. It serves as a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of emptiness and disconnection.
D. It marks a turning point in the poem, where the speaker begins to question his life choices.
Question 9
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, how does the characterization of Okonkwo reflect the societal expectations of the Igbo people?
A. Through his physical strength and warrior status
B. Through his complex and nuanced personality
C. Through his relationships with other characters
D. Through his spiritual beliefs and practices
Question 10
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive nature of love.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She highlights the theme of madness and sanity.
D. She showcases the consequences of unchecked ambition.
Question 11
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 expressing his sense of monotony and routine.
B. The speaker is highlighting his love for coffee.
C. The speaker is emphasizing his sense of desperation.
D. The speaker is describing his love for poetry.
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of the British colonizers.
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture and values.
C. The title is a reference to the physical destruction of the protagonist's village.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles with identity and belonging.
Question 13
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the central theme?
A. The struggle for racial equality and justice.
B. The importance of family and cultural heritage.
C. The power of love and compassion.
D. The need for social justice and equality.
Question 14
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the significance of the speaker's decision to take the less-traveled road?
A. The speaker's decision represents his desire for independence.
B. The speaker's decision symbolizes his love for nature.
C. The speaker's decision is a result of his own fear.
D. The speaker's decision is a manifestation of his own regret.
Question 15
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the central theme?
A. The struggle for freedom and democracy.
B. The importance of cultural heritage and tradition.
C. The power of love and compassion.
D. The need for social justice and equality.

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