Literature in English Past Questions

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Question 31
jamb 2012

These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, 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: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.

The movement in Adeoti's Naked Soles is characterized by

Ahope and agreement
Bfreedom and self-determination
Cpricks and tears
Ddissapointed and disarray
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Question 32
jamb 2012

Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four, To drop his philosophy of life and imbibe the tenets of the party, Winston is subjected to all forms of torture and inhuman treatment by

AO'Brien
Bthought police
CBig Brother
DGoldstein
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Question 33
jamb 2012

Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four, two minutes hate is a programme designed for

Aparents
Bthought police
Cthe community
Dchildren
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Question 34
jamb 2012

Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four, Winston writes that the hope of the country lies on the

Aministry of the truth
Bproles
Cparty
Dparty
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Question 35
jamb 2012

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four.

The novel is mainly classified as a

Ametaphor
Bhyperbole
Csatire
Dfiction
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Question 36
jamb 2012

Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,

The little money Nnaife makes after returning from Fernando PO is used for

Aexpanding Nnu Ego's business
Bexpanding Nnu Ego's business
Csending his children to school
Dgetting more wives
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Question 37
jamb 2012

Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, Ona on her dying bed appeals to Agbadi to

Agive her a befitting burial
Btake good care of her children
Ctake another wife
Dallow Nnu Ego marry a man of her choice
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Question 38
jamb 2012

Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,

As a symbol of marital success and fulfillment, Ibuza community places a lot of importance on

Achildbirth
Bwealth
Cmale child
Dfemale child
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Question 39
jamb 2012

"They said their prayers in a monotonous sing-song,
kneeling on their bamboo bed like camels
waiting to be loaded."

Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the dominant figure of speech in the excerpt above

Arhetorical question
Bsimile
Cmetaphor
Dmixed metaphor
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Question 40
jamb 2012

"He had knocked his toes against so many things that he had no toenails anymore and the yaws he had suffered from his youth had twisted his toes up so that they pointed to the sky"

Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal,the description above is in reference to the foot of

AKelara
BMeka
CEgamba
DMvondo
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Question 41
jamb 2012

"Meka, kneeling down in his usual fashion with his behind up in the air.
Kelara knelt down beside him.
Amalia and her husband knelt down as well."

Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the actions of Meka, Kelara, Amalia and her husband signify

Aparade
Bdance
Cprayer
Dcelebration
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Question 42
jamb 2012

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The play shares the feature of classical tragedy through the use of

Aviolence on stage
Bchorus
Ccomic relief
Dflashback
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Question 43
jamb 2012

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The major role of Mercutio in the play is to

Aaccompany Romeo to Friar Lawrence
Baid and abet Romeo's passion
Cannoy Tybalt
D
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Question 44
jamb 2012

"The all seeing sun
Ne'er saw match since first the world begun."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The lines above were spoken by

ACount Paris in praise of Juliet
BRomeo in praise of Juliet
CRomeo in praise of Roseline
DLady Capulet in praise of Roseline
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Question 45
jamb 2012

"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
A rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, from the lines above, Juliet's beauty is presented

Ain contrast to the dark night
Bas a source of envy to all
Cin terms of riches
Das being outstanding
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Question 46
jamb 2012

"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life..."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lines above suggests that the tragedy in the play

Acould have been averted
Bis predestined
Cis brought on enmity
Dbrought misfortune on the lovers
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Question 47
jamb 2012

"If you touch me, I shall smash your face with this bottle"

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters, the issue at stake is that

AMaanan is trying to compromise
BLawyer B is trying to kiss Maanan
CJames sees Awere as a bad influence
DMrs Bonu is taunting Maanan for loving her husband
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Question 48
jamb 2012

"If you touch me,I shall smash your face with this bottle"

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters,The statement above is made by

AManaan to lawyer B
BManaan to Mrs Bonu
CJames to Awere
DAwere to Aaron
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Question 49
jamb 2012

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters:

From the play, George is a

Alaboratory assistant
Bpharmacist
Cnurse
Dmedical doctor
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Question 50
jamb 2012

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters:
Who is the paternal aunt to Aaron and Maanan?

AMrs Bonu
BHannah
CFosuwa
DAdwao
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