Literature In English 2009 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2009 Jamb Examination
Question 31
This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's *The Old Man and the Medal*.
The only two sons of Meka die fighting for
The only two sons of Meka die fighting for
Meka’s sons die serving in wars that benefit colonial powers rather than their own people. This reflects the irony of Africans sacrificing their lives for the colonialists.
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Question 32
This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's *The Old Man and the Medal*.
In the novel, Africanness is achieved in both
In the novel, Africanness is achieved in both
The novel portrays African identity through its cultural environment and the way characters embody traditional values, hence Africanness is found in setting and characterization.
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Question 33
This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's *The Joys of Motherhood*.
What prompts Nnu Ego to run to the effigy of her Chi is that
What prompts Nnu Ego to run to the effigy of her Chi is that
Nnu Ego seeks comfort and answers from her Chi when she is overwhelmed by worry and sickness, reflecting her dependence on spiritual guidance.
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Question 34
This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's *The Joys of Motherhood*.
In the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his
In the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his
The culture values men who prove their strength and bravery. A man’s reputation rests primarily on his physical prowess.
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Question 35
This question is based on William Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet*.
Shakespeare depicts love and idealism through the
Shakespeare depicts love and idealism through the
At the Capulets’ party, Romeo and Juliet first meet and fall instantly in love, which embodies the play’s theme of love and idealism.
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Question 36
This question is based on George Orwell's *Nineteen Eighty-Four*.
In the novel, the party approves the separation of couples only
In the novel, the party approves the separation of couples only
The Party allows marriage only for procreation. Once couples have children, they cannot be separated. Therefore, separation is approved only where there are no children.
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Question 37
This question is based on George Orwell's *Nineteen Eighty-Four*.
One of the themes of the novel is
One of the themes of the novel is
The novel critiques totalitarian control, constant surveillance, and the suppression of freedom. A central theme is repression.
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Question 38
This question is based on George Orwell's *Nineteen Eighty-Four*.
Newspeak, the official language of Oceania, is devised to
Newspeak, the official language of Oceania, is devised to
Newspeak was designed to control thought by limiting vocabulary. Its main purpose is to meet the ideological needs of Ingsoc.
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Question 39
This question is based on George Orwell's *Nineteen Eighty-Four*.
The main concern of Winston in the novel is to
The main concern of Winston in the novel is to
Winston’s greatest struggle is his desire to resist and ultimately overthrow the Party, hoping to end its oppressive rule.
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Question 40
This question is based on J.C. De Graft's *Sons and Daughters*.
"Now look what we have: a permanent bloom of ugly paper flowers!"
The device used by Aaron in the excerpt above is
"Now look what we have: a permanent bloom of ugly paper flowers!"
The device used by Aaron in the excerpt above is
Aaron uses allegory here, where the 'ugly paper flowers' represent artificiality and disappointment in society.
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