POST UTME UNILAG 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the significance of the character of Meursault?
A. Meursault represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
B. Meursault's character symbolizes the struggle between individualism and societal expectations.
C. Meursault's character is a representation of the destructive nature of emotions and feelings.
D. Meursault's character is a symbol of the changing times and the decline of traditional values.
Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, 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 importance of family in Igbo culture
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's character in the novel?
A. Okonkwo represents the traditional Igbo culture and values.
B. Okonkwo's character symbolizes the struggle between tradition and modernity.
C. Okonkwo's character is a representation of the destructive nature of pride and ego.
D. Okonkwo's character is a symbol of the changing times and the decline of traditional Igbo society.
Question 4
In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. It represents the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. It symbolizes the conflict between the two families.
C. It demonstrates the impulsiveness of the two lovers.
D. It signifies the tragic fate of the two lovers.
Question 5
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 American Dream
B. It symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth and status
C. It signifies the corrupting influence of wealth
D. It represents the futility of human endeavor
Question 6
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's sense of monotony and routine
B. The speaker's love of coffee and its effects
C. The speaker's anxiety and indecision
D. The speaker's sense of nostalgia and regret
Question 7
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 anxiety and fear
B. It symbolizes the speaker's feelings of isolation
C. It signifies the speaker's desire for connection
D. It represents the speaker's sense of disconnection
Question 8
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 American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the elusive nature of wealth.
C. The green light is a representation of Gatsby's longing for Daisy.
D. The green light is a symbol of the corrupting influence of wealth.
Question 9
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. A symbol of innocence and purity
B. A representation of the destructive nature of love
C. A commentary on the societal expectations placed on women
D. A foil to the character of Hamlet
Question 10
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love story.
B. The balcony scene symbolizes the societal pressures and expectations placed on the two lovers.
C. The balcony scene is a pivotal moment in the play where Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other.
D. The balcony scene is a moment of comedic relief in the play.
Question 11
In the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, what is the significance of the character of Ophelia?
A. She represents the innocence and purity of love.
B. She symbolizes the destructive power of love and madness.
C. She signifies the fragility and vulnerability of the human psyche.
D. She represents the corrupting influence of power and ambition.
Question 12
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. They represent the eyes of God watching over the characters.
B. They symbolize the moral decay and corruption of society.
C. They signify the emptiness and superficiality of the wealthy elite.
D. They represent the eyes of the past watching over the characters.
Question 13
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the yam festival in the Igbo culture?
A. It marks the beginning of the harvest season
B. It celebrates the fertility of the land
C. It commemorates the ancestors' role in the community
D. It signifies the end of the dry season
Question 14
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the theme of the absurd?
A. The search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world
B. The rebellion against societal norms
C. The struggle for individual freedom
D. The pursuit of happiness in a bleak world
Question 15
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic significance of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. Freedom from oppression
B. Freedom from economic hardship
C. Freedom from social injustice
D. Freedom from political tyranny

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