2000 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child
The most important objects in the hut are the
The most important objects in the hut are the
A
prayer-rugs
B
implements used in the workshop
C
tool-boxes o Camara's father
D
pcts containng the magic charms
correct option: d
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This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child
The friendship between Laye and Marie lasted because
The friendship between Laye and Marie lasted because
A
they were schoolmates
B
they had mutual respect for each other
C
his uncle approved of her
D
Marie was a beautiful girl
correct option: b
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This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
The novel is an expose of the
The novel is an expose of the
A
pre-eminent position of boys in lgboland
B
experiences of Adah's mother in the police cell
C
travalls of the girl-child
D
marriage customs of the lgbo
correct option: d
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This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
For her act of child neglect, Adah's mother was forced by the police to
For her act of child neglect, Adah's mother was forced by the police to
A
taste raw and black pepper
B
sleep in solitary cell
C
drink a bowl of garri
D
pay a fine of ten shillings
correct option: c
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This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
Adah's sojourn in London reveals that
Adah's sojourn in London reveals that
A
marriage is an equal partnership between spouses
B
her marriege improves
C
Francis is a hardworking man
D
the plight of the black woman does not change
correct option: d
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This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The old man's experience is a lesson in
The old man's experience is a lesson in
A
endurance and hardwork
B
happiness and reliance
C
indolence and regret
D
achievement and celebration
correct option: a
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This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
'Th old man was dreaming about the lions suggests that he is
'Th old man was dreaming about the lions suggests that he is
A
going to hunt lions
B
still determined and hopefu
C
afraid of future struggle
D
about to enter new jungles
correct option: b
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This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The novel is set in the
The novel is set in the
A
white peaks of the Canary Islands
B
fishing coast of Havana
C
fishing coast of Cienfuegos
D
fishing village of Casablanca
correct option: d
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This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The pot of the novel revolves around
The pot of the novel revolves around
A
the adventure of a great fish
B
a man's adventure on the sea
C
a man's fightwith a great fish
D
a boy's fight with a great fish
correct option: b
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This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The author's thematic concern is
The author's thematic concern is
A
the boy's assistance to the man
B
life in a fishing community
C
the achievements of the old man
D
the ability to rise above defeat
correct option: d
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