POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'life is a stairway'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the difficulties of life.
B. The speaker is highlighting the importance of perseverance.
C. The speaker is illustrating the concept of social mobility.
D. The speaker is describing the beauty of nature.
Question 2
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 3
In William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is the significance of the witches' prophecies in Act 1, Scene 1?
A. They serve as a catalyst for Macbeth's ambition and desire for power.
B. They foreshadow the tragic events that will unfold in the play.
C. They represent the supernatural forces that are beyond human control.
D. They are a distraction from the main plot and have no significant impact on the story.
Question 4
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary cause of the tragic ending?
A. Fate
B. Love
C. Hatred
D. Family Feud
Question 5
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title represents the chaos that ensues after Okonkwo's death
B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's journey
Question 6
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character of Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle for cultural identity
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. He is a representation of the corrupt and oppressive government
D. He is a symbol of the decline of traditional values
Question 7
In William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character of Ophelia in relation to the play's themes and plot?
A. Ophelia represents the destructive nature of love.
B. Ophelia represents the fragility of the human psyche.
C. Ophelia represents the corrupting influence of power.
D. Ophelia represents the redemptive power of forgiveness.
Question 8
In Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', what is the significance of the character of Mr. Darcy?
A. He represents the ideal gentleman, with a strong sense of pride and self-respect.
B. He is a symbol of the societal pressures that contribute to the novel's themes of love and class.
C. He is a representation of the dangers of making judgments based on first impressions.
D. He is a minor character with no significant impact on the plot or themes of the novel.
Question 9
In Wole Soyinka's 'Ake: The Years of Childhood', what is the significance of the character of Wole Soyinka?
A. He represents the struggle for cultural identity
B. He symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. He is a representation of the corrupt and oppressive government
D. He is a symbol of the decline of traditional values
Question 10
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the significance of the character Gatsby's relationship with Daisy Buchanan?
A. Gatsby's relationship with Daisy is a symbol of his own social status.
B. Gatsby's relationship with Daisy is a representation of his own love for her.
C. Gatsby's relationship with Daisy is a metaphor for the corrupting influence of wealth.
D. Gatsby's relationship with Daisy is a reflection of his own flaws.
Question 11
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the speaker's use of the metaphor 'rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest.
B. The speaker is highlighting the significance of individuality.
C. The speaker is illustrating the concept of mortality.
D. The speaker is describing the beauty of nature.
Question 12
In J.M. Coetzee's 'Waiting for the Barbarians', what is the significance of the character of Magda?
A. She represents the struggle for racial equality
B. She symbolizes the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. She is a representation of the corrupt and oppressive government
D. She is a symbol of the decline of traditional values
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It reflects the theme of cultural identity
B. It highlights the conflict between tradition and modernity
C. It shows the decline of the Igbo culture
D. It is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state
Question 14
In George Orwell's '1984', what is the significance of the character of Winston Smith?
A. He represents the ideal citizen of Oceania, loyal to the Party and its ideology.
B. He is a symbol of the rebellion against the totalitarian regime and its oppressive policies.
C. He is a representation of the human spirit, which continues to resist and defy the Party's control.
D. He is a minor character with no significant impact on the plot or themes of the novel.
Question 15
In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character Romeo's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. Romeo's soliloquy is a reflection of his own love for Rosaline.
B. Romeo's soliloquy is a representation of his own conflicted emotions.
C. Romeo's soliloquy is a symbol of his own desire for Juliet.
D. Romeo's soliloquy is a metaphor for the conflict between reason and passion.

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