2003 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
In Robert Frost's 'Wild Grapes', the girl's brother throws down grapes in the manner he does to
In Robert Frost's 'Wild Grapes', the girl's brother throws down grapes in the manner he does to
A
make his sister have her fill
B
allow himself time-in-between to eat
C
make his sister desire to climb the tree
D
allow hinself to have some fun
correct option: b
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
Donne's 'Death, be not proud'' is
Donne's 'Death, be not proud'' is
A
an epic
B
a dirge
C
a ballad
D
a sonnet
correct option: b
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
'On the sand hill her footprints Gleam like a prisoner's chain
The lines above from Mohan Singh's .
'A village girl' suggest the girl's
'On the sand hill her footprints Gleam like a prisoner's chain
The lines above from Mohan Singh's .
'A village girl' suggest the girl's
A
firmness of bearing
B
slow movement
C
difficult in walking
D
psychedelic movement
correct option: c
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
The arrangement of David Diop's 'Loser of Everything' in two stanzas reflects his use of
The arrangement of David Diop's 'Loser of Everything' in two stanzas reflects his use of
A
reinforcement
B
enjambment
C
contrast
D
amplification
correct option: c
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
The subject matter of Kassam's 'Maji Maji is
The subject matter of Kassam's 'Maji Maji is
A
soci-economic crises
B
independence
C
politics
D
colonialism
correct option: d
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
The moon of the persona in Nortje's 'Nightfall' is one of
The moon of the persona in Nortje's 'Nightfall' is one of
A
joy and helplessness
B
sadness and hopelessness
C
joy and gaiety
D
sadness and joy
correct option: b
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
In Acholonu's 'The Dissidents' Amadioha is portrayed as a god that is
In Acholonu's 'The Dissidents' Amadioha is portrayed as a god that is
A
cruel
B
treacherous
C
jealous
D
merciless
correct option: c
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
''As if men hung here unblown,
Their mildewed buds of love like pollen
Late caught, damp in a swollen ...
The sound device in the stanza above from
Kalu Uka''s ''Earth to Earth'' is
''As if men hung here unblown,
Their mildewed buds of love like pollen
Late caught, damp in a swollen ...
The sound device in the stanza above from
Kalu Uka''s ''Earth to Earth'' is
A
onomatopoeia
B
refrain
C
rhyme
D
repetition
correct option: c
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
The dominant images in 'She Came in Silken Drapes' are
The dominant images in 'She Came in Silken Drapes' are
A
reverence
B
contempt
C
indifference
D
awe
correct option: d
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This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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.): West African Verse.
The tone of Kofi Awoonor's The Cathedral' is one of
The tone of Kofi Awoonor's The Cathedral' is one of
A
reverence
B
contempt
C
indifference
D
awe
correct option: d
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