2007 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet
The death of Polornius can be partly blamed on Hamlet's
The death of Polornius can be partly blamed on Hamlet's
A
anger
B
procrastination
C
fear
D
disendantment
correct option: a
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet
'Fear it, Ophelia, fear it, my dear sister;
And keep you in the rear of your affection, Out of the shoot and danger of danger of desire.
The Chariest maid is prodigal enough if she unmask her beauty to the moon.
In the excerpt above, Laertes warns Ophelia to beware of Hamlet's attentions because
'Fear it, Ophelia, fear it, my dear sister;
And keep you in the rear of your affection, Out of the shoot and danger of danger of desire.
The Chariest maid is prodigal enough if she unmask her beauty to the moon.
In the excerpt above, Laertes warns Ophelia to beware of Hamlet's attentions because
A
of his insanity
B
such attentions cannot be given by too young a person
C
of his mournful state
D
the sincerity of his love is in doubt
correct option: d
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet
But, O, what from of prayer can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder!
That cannot be; since I am still possess'd of those effects for which I did the murder
Those effects which Claudius is still possessed of from the excerpt above are
But, O, what from of prayer can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder!
That cannot be; since I am still possess'd of those effects for which I did the murder
Those effects which Claudius is still possessed of from the excerpt above are
A
Hamlet's orchard and his crown
B
young Hamlet and Gertrude
C
the crown and the queen
D
Norway and young fortinbras
correct option: c
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This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
Abbas' money which is stone from his bag is
Abbas' money which is stone from his bag is
A
his inheritance from his uncle
B
his inheritance from his father
C
the proceeds from the goods he sells
D
the money his friend gives him
correct option: b
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This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
The play is about
The play is about
A
resistance to British administration
B
opposition to Christianity
C
disunity among the Hausa state
D
unity in the caliphate
correct option: a
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This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
Characterization in the play comprises three major groups of
Characterization in the play comprises three major groups of
A
counsellors, spiritual advisers and soldiers
B
court officeials, British soldiers and beggars
C
court officials, British official and people
D
people soldiers and beggars
correct option: b
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This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
How does Lugard describe the battle between the white man and the Sokoto Caliphate?
How does Lugard describe the battle between the white man and the Sokoto Caliphate?
A
One between superior and inferior powers
B
One of life and death
C
One between Christians and Muslims
D
One of the superiority of wills
correct option: a
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This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
What is Dan Magaji's advice on the war with the white man?
What is Dan Magaji's advice on the war with the white man?
A
Caliph should go into exile
B
The war should start immediately
C
the palace should be vacated
D
Caliph should seek support from neighbours
correct option: a
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This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbrvilles.
One thing that Angel Clare hates most is
One thing that Angel Clare hates most is
A
the nation of old family
B
marrying a girl of her parents'choice
C
Cambridge education
D
becoming a minister
correct option: c
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This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbrvilles.
At what time does Tess often look so transformed before Angel Clare?
At what time does Tess often look so transformed before Angel Clare?
A
At 3 am ontheir way to milking the cow
B
At 12 midnight while retiring to bed
C
At 12 noon
D
At twilight
correct option: a
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