Courses » JAMB » JAMB Literature » Literature Exam Topics » 1999 - Questions and Answers

1999 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11

This question is based on Ernest Hermingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

The struggle between the old man and the fish symbolizes

A
the blood thirsty nature of sharks
B
man's refusal to grow old
C
man's struggle for survival in a harsh world
D
the uncertainty of life in a cruel world
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
12

This question is based on Ernest Hermingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

'''I wish the boy was here...'''

The old man's cry demonstrates

A
a desperation for productivity
B
bitterness
C
humiliation
D
a yearning for human brotherhood
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
13

This question is based on Ernest Hermingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

One of the universal themes of the novel is the

A
selfishness of man against his own enviroment
B
relationship between man and nature
C
great struggle between the old man and the fish
D
connection of the sea to human greed
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
14

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

Okigbo's 'Hurrah for Thunder'is a prophetic poem because it

A
correctly predicts the end of those who abuse power
B
predicts the coming of military rulers
C
pictures the return of politicians to the scene
D
picture the poet going to hell
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
15

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

'Red booth, Red pillar-box Red double-tiered Omnibus squelching tar. It was real!....'

These lines from Soyinka's 'Telephone Conversation show that the poet

A
appreciates the environment of his experience
B
is insensitive to his experience
C
is unable to believe his experience
D
believes both his environment and experience
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
16

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

In Rubadiri's 'Stanley Meets Mutesa' the king receives the explorer with

A
suspicion
B
delight
C
optimism
D
relief
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
17

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

The most dominant pair of poetic device in Mtshall's 'Nightfall in Soweto'is

A
simile and repetition
B
rhythm and metaphor
C
metaphor and alliteration
D
repetition and personification
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
18

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

Osundare's 'They Too are the Earth' can be interpreted as

A
a defence of the underprivileged
B
an apology for the affluent
C
a song of sorrow
D
a reaction against labour
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
19

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

The villains in this poem by Osundara are

A
the beggars sprawled in gutters
B
those who squander the wealth of the earth
C
the thousands buried alive
D
the people who die in abandon
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
20

This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa : Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A selection of African Poetry and E.W.Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer Poems.

The recurrent nightmares in Ojaide's 'The Owl Wakes Us' suggest

A
a dreamful existence
B
anxieties destroying peaceful sleep
C
repression in governance
D
broken promises
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
Please share this, thanks: