2001 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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This question is based on Ernest Hermingway's The Old Man and the Sea
Santiago loses his catch to the sharks because
Santiago loses his catch to the sharks because
A
the blood attracts them
B
he does not sail home early
C
the sharks are predators
D
it is too dark
correct option: b
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This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child.
Laye's stay with Uncle Mamadou reveals a lot about
Laye's stay with Uncle Mamadou reveals a lot about
A
his unwillingness to stay with his parents
B
his affection for his uncle
C
the strength of communal living in Africa
D
the irresponsibility of his parents
correct option: c
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This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child.
The setting of The African Child is a kingdom with
The setting of The African Child is a kingdom with
A
Islamic and modern traditions
B
pre-Islamic and Islamic traditions
C
pre-Islamic traditions
D
pre-Islamic and modern traditions
correct option: a
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This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child.
Laye's first-person narrative techinique
Laye's first-person narrative techinique
A
makes the work very humorous
B
makes his work less realistic
C
quickens the tempo of his narrative
D
makes his story more believable
correct option: d
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This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
Pa Noble became a living legend because
Pa Noble became a living legend because
A
several conflicting stories were woven around him
B
he attained the status of a first-class citizen
C
he was the only successful son of a Benin chief
D
he was rich and very generous
correct option: a
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This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
The marriage of Adah and Francis collapses because of
The marriage of Adah and Francis collapses because of
A
Adah's unifaithfulness to Francis
B
the influence of British culture
C
Adah's desire for personal fulfilment
D
external pressures on the couple
correct option: c
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This question is based on Femi Osofisan's Morountodun.
The character of Marshal in the play shows that
The character of Marshal in the play shows that
A
human beings are selfless
B
human beings are the same
C
men love women
D
human beings love power
correct option: a
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This question is based on Femi Osofisan''s Morountodun.
The sub-plots of the play are united by
The sub-plots of the play are united by
A
an interest in peace
B
the audience participlation
C
a lack of focus
D
a common concern for the heroine
correct option: b
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This question is based on Femi Osofisan''s Morountodun.
The war in the play symbolizes the struggle between the
The war in the play symbolizes the struggle between the
A
capitalists and the socialists
B
bourgeoisie and the proteriat
C
market women and the men
D
farmers and the consumers
correct option: b
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This question is based on Femi Osofisan's Morountodun.
The frequent intervention of the Director makes the stage experience of Morountodun very
The frequent intervention of the Director makes the stage experience of Morountodun very
A
prolonged
B
boring
C
informal
D
uncoordinated
correct option: c
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