2012 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1
Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters:
Who is the paternal aunt to Aaron and Maanan?
A
Mrs Bonu
B
Hannah
C
Fosuwa
D
Adwao
correct option: c
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2
Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters:

From the play, George is a
A
laboratory assistant
B
pharmacist
C
nurse
D
medical doctor
correct option: d
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3
"If you touch me,I shall smash your face with this bottle"

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters,The statement above is made by
A
Manaan to lawyer B
B
Manaan to Mrs Bonu
C
James to Awere
D
Awere to Aaron
correct option: a
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4
"If you touch me, I shall smash your face with this bottle"

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters, the issue at stake is that
A
Maanan is trying to compromise
B
Lawyer B is trying to kiss Maanan
C
James sees Awere as a bad influence
D
Mrs Bonu is taunting Maanan for loving her husband
correct option: b
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5
"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life..."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lines above suggests that the tragedy in the play
A
could have been averted
B
is predestined
C
is brought on enmity
D
brought misfortune on the lovers
correct option: a
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6
"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
A rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, from the lines above, Juliet's beauty is presented
A
in contrast to the dark night
B
as a source of envy to all
C
in terms of riches
D
as being outstanding
correct option: d
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7
"The all seeing sun
Ne'er saw match since first the world begun."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The lines above were spoken by
A
Count Paris in praise of Juliet
B
Romeo in praise of Juliet
C
Romeo in praise of Roseline
D
Lady Capulet in praise of Roseline
correct option: a
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8
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The major role of Mercutio in the play is to
A
serve as a contrast to Romeo
B
aid and abet Romeo's passion
C
annoy Tybalt
D
accompany Romeo to Friar Lawrence
correct option: c
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9
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The play shares the feature of classical tragedy through the use of
A
violence on stage
B
chorus
C
comic relief
D
flashback
correct option: a
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10
"Meka, kneeling down in his usual fashion with his behind up in the air.
Kelara knelt down beside him.
Amalia and her husband knelt down as well."

Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the actions of Meka, Kelara, Amalia and her husband signify
A
parade
B
dance
C
prayer
D
celebration
correct option: d
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