POST UTME UNIBEN 2020 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
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. It represents the American Dream
B. It symbolizes the struggle for freedom
C. It highlights the importance of immigration
D. It showcases the generosity of the American people
Question 2
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the absurdity of human existence.
B. The title symbolizes the alienation of the protagonist.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Genesis.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's moral ambiguity.
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the fall of the Igbo people from their traditional way of life.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 4
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. The rise of colonialism in Nigeria
C. The struggle for independence in Africa
D. The impact of Western education on traditional culture
Question 5
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 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that pervades the Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the fragmentation of the Igbo culture.
C. The title represents the collapse of the colonial system.
D. The title signifies the disintegration of the protagonist's family.
Question 7
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic irony that arises from Romeo's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2?
A. Romeo's love for Rosaline
B. Romeo's plan to escape Verona
C. Romeo's realization of Juliet's family feud
D. Romeo's decision to kill Tybalt
Question 8
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 emphasizes the importance of freedom and liberty.
B. The line highlights the struggles of immigrants seeking a better life.
C. The line represents the generosity and compassion of the American people.
D. The line symbolizes the melting pot of cultures in America.
Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the character Beneatha's decision to cut her hair?
A. It represents her rejection of her African heritage
B. It symbolizes her desire for independence
C. It highlights her struggle with identity
D. It showcases her desire for beauty and vanity
Question 10
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the green light across the water?
A. Represents the American Dream
B. Symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth
C. Indicates the corrupting influence of wealth
D. Represents the hope for a better future
Question 11
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 elusive American Dream and the corrupting influence of wealth.
B. It symbolizes the unattainable nature of perfection and the futility of human endeavor.
C. It serves as a reminder of the past and the lost innocence of the characters.
D. It is a metaphor for the class divisions and social stratification of the time.
Question 12
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. It represents the speaker's feelings of anxiety and disconnection.
B. It symbolizes the decay of modern society.
C. It is a metaphor for the speaker's inner turmoil.
D. It is a literal description of the weather.
Question 13
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of Okonkwo's title as an 'Eze'?
A. Symbol of Okonkwo's wealth
B. Indication of Okonkwo's status as a leader
C. Representation of Okonkwo's connection to the gods
D. Reflection of Okonkwo's pride
Question 14
In the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Puck?
A. He serves as a foil to the main character, Oberon.
B. He is a symbol of chaos and disorder in the play.
C. He represents the power of love and magic.
D. He is a source of comedic relief in the play.
Question 15
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 and Juliet's love affair.
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 that sets the tone for the rest of the story.

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