POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2018 Literature | Objective

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Question 1
In the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the symbolic significance of the green card?
A. The green card represents the American Dream.
B. The green card represents the theme of racism.
C. The green card represents the theme of identity.
D. The green card represents the theme of family.
Question 2
In the poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot, what is the significance of the speaker's use of imagery?
A. The imagery creates a sense of claustrophobia and anxiety in the speaker.
B. The imagery is used to convey the speaker's feelings of alienation and disconnection.
C. The imagery is a reflection of the speaker's inner turmoil and emotional state.
D. The imagery is a commentary on the superficiality of modern life.
Question 3
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, what is the significance of Okonkwo's tragic flaw?
A. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his inability to adapt to change.
B. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his excessive pride and anger.
C. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his inability to connect with his family.
D. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his lack of ambition.
Question 4
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 elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth.
C. The green light is a symbol of the past and the lost love of Gatsby.
D. The green light represents the moral decay of society.
Question 5
In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, what is the significance of the character Boo Radley?
A. He serves as a symbol of kindness and generosity.
B. He represents the idea of innocence and childhood.
C. He demonstrates the importance of empathy and understanding.
D. He shows the destructive nature of prejudice and racism.
Question 6
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 elusive American Dream.
B. The green light symbolizes the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism.
C. The green light is a reminder of the past and the lost innocence of the characters.
D. The green light represents the hope and promise of a better future.
Question 7
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what is the symbolic significance of the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
A. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent God.
B. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent the moral decay of society.
C. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent the theme of love.
D. The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent the theme of greed.
Question 8
In the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, what is the speaker's attitude towards the road not taken?
A. The speaker is regretful of the choice made and wishes to have taken the other road.
B. The speaker is content with the choice made and believes it was the right decision.
C. The speaker is ambivalent about the choice made and does not have strong feelings either way.
D. The speaker is angry about the choice made and feels it was a mistake.
Question 9
In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, what is the significance of the character Winston Smith?
A. Winston Smith represents the average citizen in a totalitarian society.
B. Winston Smith is a symbol of resistance against the oppressive government.
C. Winston Smith is a representation of the dangers of government control and manipulation.
D. Winston Smith is a satirical representation of the protagonist in a dystopian novel.
Question 10
In the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas, what is the significance of the line 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?
A. The line is a call to action, urging the reader to resist the inevitability of death.
B. The line is a commentary on the futility of human existence.
C. The line represents the speaker's desire to defy the natural order of things.
D. The line is a metaphor for the struggle between life and death.
Question 11
In the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus, what is the symbolic significance of the sun?
A. The sun represents the absurdity of life.
B. The sun represents the guilt of the protagonist.
C. The sun represents the theme of alienation.
D. The sun represents the theme of morality.
Question 12
In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, what is the symbolic significance of Yorick's skull?
A. The skull represents the transience of human life and the inevitability of death.
B. The skull symbolizes the corruption and decay of human nature.
C. The skull is a reminder of Hamlet's own mortality and the fleeting nature of human existence.
D. The skull represents the absurdity and meaninglessness of life.
Question 13
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. It highlights the speaker's sense of monotony and routine.
B. It shows the speaker's obsession with material possessions.
C. It demonstrates the speaker's lack of emotional depth.
D. It serves as a metaphor for the speaker's feelings of emptiness.
Question 14
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 Gatsby's love for Daisy.
C. It serves as a reminder of Gatsby's past.
D. It represents the corrupting influence of wealth.
Question 15
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what is the symbolic significance of the balcony scene?
A. The balcony scene represents the beginning of Romeo and Juliet's love story.
B. The balcony scene represents the end of Romeo and Juliet's love story.
C. The balcony scene represents the conflict between the two families.
D. The balcony scene represents the theme of love vs. hate.

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