2004 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt
The tradition of Erhuwaren endorses
The tradition of Erhuwaren endorses
A
polyarchy
B
anarchy
C
matriarchy
D
patriarchy
correct option: d
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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt
Imagery in the play is
Imagery in the play is
A
always sexual and licentious
B
sometimes sexual but not licentious
C
always sexual but not licentious
D
sometimes sexual and licentious
correct option: a
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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt
When does the play open and close?
When does the play open and close?
A
In the afternoon
B
At midnight
C
In the morning
D
In the evening
correct option: d
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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt
'But those are the hags and witches we wanted out of town.
The expression hags and witches refers to
'But those are the hags and witches we wanted out of town.
The expression hags and witches refers to
A
old unmarried girls and wives retired home from their husbands
B
the three women who turned into goats
C
all the women in the play
D
handmaids, headwives, most favoured wives nursing mothers and pregnant wives
correct option: d
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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt
The 'Proclamation' and 'Reclamation' segments of the play are performed
The 'Proclamation' and 'Reclamation' segments of the play are performed
A
as an aside
B
by a chorus off-stage
C
on-stage and off-stage
D
off-stage
correct option: c
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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
The major thematic preoccupation of her play is
The major thematic preoccupation of her play is
A
the constraintic on parental obligations
B
the problems of class and English mannerisms
C
the presentation of a mannerless society
D
changing the traditional view about English comedy
correct option: b
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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
Miss Hardcastle is able to 'conquer' at the end of the play because of her
Miss Hardcastle is able to 'conquer' at the end of the play because of her
A
indiscretion
B
beauty
C
wit
D
brawn
correct option: a
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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
One of the enriching features of the play is the
One of the enriching features of the play is the
A
matchmaking attempts by Mrs. Hardcastle
B
manipulation of appearance and reality
C
use of rural and urban settings
D
lopsided resolution of conflicts
correct option: b
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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
The epilogue of the play deals with the impermanence of
The epilogue of the play deals with the impermanence of
A
nature
B
friendship
C
womanhood
D
love
correct option: d
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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
'There be two gentlemen in a post-chaise at the door. They have lost their way upon the forest....
The two gentlemen in the excerpt above are
'There be two gentlemen in a post-chaise at the door. They have lost their way upon the forest....
The two gentlemen in the excerpt above are
A
Diggory and Saunders
B
Marlow and Hastings
C
Marlow and Hardcastle
D
Diggory and Hastings
correct option: b
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