2008 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
In the play, Fasuwa represents the
In the play, Fasuwa represents the
A
new culture
B
patriarchy
C
old order
D
African civilization
correct option: c
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This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
The play opens with a conversation between Aaron and Awere about
The play opens with a conversation between Aaron and Awere about
A
Aaron's choice of course
B
Maanan's encounter with the lawyer
C
George qnd Kofi
D
Hannah and George
correct option: a
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This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
' I still think you can do something about it... persuade him; make him see how frustrating the whole business is bound to be for you.
The whole business in the excerpt above refers to
' I still think you can do something about it... persuade him; make him see how frustrating the whole business is bound to be for you.
The whole business in the excerpt above refers to
A
marriage proposal
B
career choice
C
business contract
D
political transition
correct option: b
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This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
The central conflict in the play is
The central conflict in the play is
A
religious
B
romantic
C
generational
D
communal
correct option: c
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This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
A
James agrees that Aaron and Maanan should study what they want
B
Lawyer B harasses Maanan in his office
C
Haanah, James' wife convinces him
D
Aaron and Maanan agree to read the courses James chooses for them
correct option: a
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
'I will be brief, for my short date of breath is not so long as is a tedious tale.'
The statement above is in reference to the speaker's
'I will be brief, for my short date of breath is not so long as is a tedious tale.'
The statement above is in reference to the speaker's
A
retirement
B
imminent death
C
state of health
D
short-tempered nature
correct option: b
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
Romeo's death becomes inevitable because
Romeo's death becomes inevitable because
A
Friar Lawrence's letter is not delivered
B
Juliet is married to Paris
C
Romeo kills Tybailt in a duel
D
Juliet has committed suicide
correct option: c
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
The multiple deaths in the play serve as a punishment for
The multiple deaths in the play serve as a punishment for
A
imposing life partner on children
B
treating others with hatred
C
disobeying one's own parents
D
shedding kinsmen's blood
correct option: a
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
The major reason for Juliet's grief is
The major reason for Juliet's grief is
A
the death of her cousin
B
her reluctant marriage to the County
C
the banishment of her lover
D
her imminent death
correct option: c
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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet.
The chorus in the prologue of the play is essentially meant to
The chorus in the prologue of the play is essentially meant to
A
foreshadow the play
B
highlight the characters
C
estimate the actions
D
introduce the play
correct option: b
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