POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2017 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the dramatic significance of the balcony scene?
A. It marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love affair.
B. It highlights the societal pressures that contribute to the tragic ending.
C. It showcases Romeo's poetic skills and his ability to express his emotions.
D. It serves as a turning point in the play, where Romeo and Juliet's fate is sealed.
Question 2
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the speaker's attitude towards death?
A. The speaker is resigned to death and sees it as a natural part of life.
B. The speaker is defiant and rebellious towards death, urging his father to fight it.
C. The speaker is melancholic and nostalgic towards death, seeing it as a loss of life and love.
D. The speaker is ambivalent towards death, seeing it as a necessary part of the cycle of life.
Question 3
In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the themes of mortality and the struggle between tradition and modernity.
B. The title symbolizes the conflict between the king and his horseman.
C. The title represents the horseman's journey to the afterlife.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 4
In Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel, what is the significance of the character Sidi?
A. Sidi represents the struggle for cultural identity and tradition.
B. Sidi is a symbol of the oppressive colonial powers.
C. Sidi is a representation of the complexities of human nature.
D. Sidi is a comedic relief in an otherwise serious play.
Question 5
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title in relation to the novel's themes of cultural identity and colonialism?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that results from the clash of cultures.
B. The title symbolizes the fragility of traditional Igbo culture in the face of colonialism.
C. The title is a metaphor for the breakdown of social norms and values in the novel.
D. The title represents the struggle for power and control between traditional and colonial authorities.
Question 6
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo?
A. Okonkwo represents the struggle for cultural identity and tradition.
B. Okonkwo is a symbol of the oppressive colonial powers.
C. Okonkwo is a representation of the complexities of human nature.
D. Okonkwo is a comedic relief in an otherwise serious play.
Question 7
In Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman, what is the significance of the character Elesin Oba's death?
A. Elesin Oba's death represents the struggle for cultural identity and tradition.
B. Elesin Oba's death is a symbol of the oppressive colonial powers.
C. Elesin Oba's death is a representation of the complexities of human nature.
D. Elesin Oba's death is a comedic relief in an otherwise serious play.
Question 8
In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, what is the symbolic meaning of the 'huddled masses yearning to breathe free'?
A. The masses represent the oppressed people of the world who are seeking freedom.
B. The masses symbolize the American Dream, which is the pursuit of happiness and freedom.
C. The masses represent the immigrants who are coming to America in search of a better life.
D. The masses are a metaphor for the struggle for human rights and equality.
Question 9
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the 'raisin'?
A. The American Dream
B. The struggle for racial equality
C. The importance of family
D. The power of wealth
Question 10
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title symbolizes the chaos and disorder that results from the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title represents the struggle for power and control in the novel.
C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Psalms.
D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state.
Question 11
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic meaning of the green light across the water?
A. The green light represents the American Dream, which is the pursuit of happiness and freedom.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. The green light represents the elusive nature of the American Dream and the impossibility of achieving it.
D. The green light is a metaphor for the characters' desire for a better life and a chance to succeed.
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's relationship with his father?
A. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a symbol of his own masculinity.
B. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a representation of the clash between traditional and modern values.
C. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a reflection of his own insecurities.
D. Okonkwo's relationship with his father is a demonstration of his own sense of responsibility.
Question 13
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene marks the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's romance.
B. The balcony scene highlights the societal pressures that prevent Romeo and Juliet from being together.
C. The balcony scene showcases Romeo's poetic skills and his love for Juliet.
D. The balcony scene is a turning point in the play, marking a shift in the plot.
Question 14
In T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', what is the significance of the allusions to mythology and history?
A. The allusions to mythology and history add depth and complexity to the poem.
B. The allusions to mythology and history serve as a commentary on the state of modern society.
C. The allusions to mythology and history are used to create a sense of nostalgia.
D. The allusions to mythology and history are used to illustrate the protagonist's personal struggles.
Question 15
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
A. The title refers to the American Dream, which is the pursuit of happiness and freedom.
B. The title symbolizes the struggle for racial equality and justice.
C. The title represents the idea that the characters are stuck in a cycle of poverty and oppression.
D. The title is a metaphor for the characters' desire for a better life and a chance to succeed.

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