POST UTME UNILAG 2022 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's relationship with his son Nwoye?
A. It highlights the generational conflict between tradition and modernity.
B. It showcases the complexities of Okonkwo's character and his struggles with fatherhood.
C. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional values and the rise of Christianity.
D. It represents the tension between Okonkwo's desire for masculinity and his son's desire for individuality.
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 lead to the tragic ending.
D. It is a pivotal moment in the play that sets the tone for the rest of the story.
Question 3
In the play 'The Lion and the Jewel' by Wole Soyinka, what is the symbolic significance of the character of Sidi?
A. Sidi represents the old ways of the village, while the Lion represents the new.
B. Sidi represents the new ways of the village, while the Lion represents the old.
C. Sidi represents the power of the village, while the Lion represents the power of the government.
D. Sidi represents the power of the government, while the Lion represents the power of the village.
Question 4
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 is a symbol of the societal pressures that lead to his actions.
C. Meursault is a reflection of the struggle for identity and morality in modern society.
D. Meursault is a representation of the human condition and the search for meaning.
Question 5
In Wole Soyinka's 'Ake: The Years of Childhood', what is the significance of the character Soyinka's relationship with his father?
A. It highlights the complexities of Soyinka's character and his struggles with identity.
B. It showcases the societal pressures that contribute to Soyinka's sense of dislocation.
C. It symbolizes the tension between Soyinka's desire for individuality and his father's expectations.
D. It represents the struggle between tradition and modernity in Soyinka's life.
Question 6
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards choice and regret?
A. Regret and longing
B. Acceptance and contentment
C. Indifference and ambivalence
D. Certainty and conviction
Question 7
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.
Question 8
In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', what is the significance of the character Ophelia?
A. She represents the destructive nature of love and desire.
B. She symbolizes the fragility of the human psyche.
C. She is a representation of the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
D. She is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
Question 9
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba?
A. He represents the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. He symbolizes the conflict between individual desire and societal expectations.
C. He is a symbol of the decay of traditional values.
D. He is a representation of the Nigerian people's resistance to colonialism.
Question 10
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character of Okonkwo's father?
A. Okonkwo's father represents the old ways of the Igbo people, while Okonkwo represents the new.
B. Okonkwo's father represents the new ways of the Igbo people, while Okonkwo represents the old.
C. Okonkwo's father represents the power of the Igbo people, while Okonkwo represents the power of the British.
D. Okonkwo's father represents the power of the British, while Okonkwo represents the power of the Igbo people.
Question 11
In Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', what is the symbolic significance of the 'masquerade'?
A. The power of tradition and cultural heritage
B. The fragility of human life and the inevitability of death
C. The tension between individual desire and cultural expectation
D. The decay of moral values and the corruption of society
Question 12
In Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', what is the significance of the character Sethe?
A. She represents the struggle to overcome the trauma of slavery.
B. She symbolizes the destructive nature of motherhood.
C. She is a representation of the fragmented nature of the human psyche.
D. She is a symbol of the corrupting influence of power.
Question 13
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 decline of the Okonkwo's family
Question 14
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 represents the idea that freedom is a universal human right.
B. The line symbolizes the struggle for social justice and equality.
C. The line is a call to action, urging Americans to welcome immigrants and provide them with opportunities.
D. The line is a commentary on the limitations of the American Dream.
Question 15
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.
B. It symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. It highlights the class divisions of the time.
D. It is a reference to the character of Gatsby's love for Daisy.

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