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Question 1011
jamb 2006

This question is based on Literary Appreciation
'He did his work in the same slow obstinate way as he had done it in Jones time never shirking and never volunteering for extra either'.
George Orwell: Animal Farm
Form the passage above, the character being described is

Aenthusiastic
Baltruistic
Ccynical
Dlazy
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Question 1012
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
In Clark's Agbor Dancer, the drum is central to the message because it

Aportrays the drummer as an expert
Breminds the poet of his cultural roots
Cprovides the rhythm for the dancer
Ddraws the spectators to the dancing arena
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Question 1013
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
Milton's On His Blindness teaches human beings to

Adiscountenance physical disabilities
Bregard disabilities as enduring
Ckeep on struggling endlessly
Duse their talents sparingly
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Question 1014
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
In Cheney-Coker's Myopia, the attitude of the poet is one of

Asympathy
Bjoy
Cempathy
Denvy
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Question 1015
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
Brutus'A Troubadour I Traverse paints the picture of

Apeace amidst pestilence
Blove in a hostile environment
Chatred inspired by state terror
Dhunger in the midst of plenty
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Question 1016
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the poet sees the death of the young athlete as

Abelated
Bpermanent
Ctemporary
Dtimely
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Question 1017
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
Apart from his lover, the poet in Senghor's I will Pronounce Your Name is also concerned with his

Areligion
Bcontinent
Ccinnamon
Dwealth
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Question 1018
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.

The character addressed in Serenade is

Afrom a poor family
Bin a joyous mood
Cin a sad mood
Dat war with another character
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Question 1019
jamb 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
The subject matter of Wangusa's A Taxi Driver on His Death is

Athe road
Bdeath
Cthe vehicle
Dthe driver
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Question 1020
waec 2005

At the end of the speech, the speaker

Aproceeds to execte the bond
Baccepts the judgement of the court
Csubmits to the Duke's authority
Ddeclares his unalterable stand
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Question 1021
waec 2005

''Your exposition'' refers to

Alegal knowledge
Bplea for mercy
Cexercise of justice
Denactment of the law
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Question 1022
waec 2005

The extract conveys a feeling of

Adejection
Banxiety
Ctolerance
Dconfidence
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Question 1023
waec 2005

The person addressed is

AJessica
BDuke
CPortia
DLorenzo
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Question 1024
waec 2005

The speaker is

AAntonio
BShylock
CBassanio
DNerissa
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Question 1025
waec 2005

'' Being ten times undervalued to try gold?'' reveals the speaker's

Astrength of love
Bassessment of his lover's character
Cvalue of gold
Destimate of his lover's worth.
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Question 1026
waec 2005

After this speech, the speaker

Aunlocks the gold casket
Bengages his lover
Cunfolds his marriage plans
Dcelebrates his victory
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Question 1027
waec 2005

''Though'' in the extract implies

Ameditating on his love
Bassociating the portrait with lead
Cchallenging rival suitors
Dreflecting on his fate
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Question 1028
waec 2005

The person referred to in the extract is

AJessica
BAntonio
CBalthazar
DPortia
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Question 1029
waec 2005

The speaker is

AArragon
BAntonio
CMorocco
DBassanio
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Question 1030
waec 2005

''I will feed fat the ancient gradge'' illustrates

Ametonymy
Bcontrast
Capostrophe
Dmetaphor
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