Literature In English 2013 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2013 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, the action in the novel is built around
The central character of the novel, around whom the story develops, is Winston Smith.
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Question 32
Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, Winston Smith works in the Record Department of the Ministry of
Winston Smith is employed at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records.
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Question 33
These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro M. et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE.
Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm can be described as
Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm can be described as
The poem is described as traditional, drawing upon cultural imagery and natural elements.
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Question 34
"Since I came into this country I have never seen cocoa as well dried as yours."
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, to the white men, the medal that is given symbolizes
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, to the white men, the medal that is given symbolizes
The medal is presented as a gesture of friendship between the colonizers and the locals.
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Question 35
In Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, Nnu Ego is blamed for the misfortunes of her
Nnu Ego is often held responsible for her husband’s misfortunes and difficulties.
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Question 36
Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, According to the novel Nnaife becomes frustrated when
Nnaife’s frustration peaks when he is arrested and charged for attempting to murder his in-law.
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Question 37
Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, Adaku remains faithful to Nnaife until she
Adaku remains loyal until she gains wealth and independence, after which she chooses her own path.
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Question 38
Based on George Orwell's Ninety Eighty-Four, the Ministry of Love is concerned with
The Ministry of Love is paradoxically associated with torture, pain, and enforcement of loyalty.
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Question 39
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo's mood at the beginning of the play can be described as
Romeo begins the play in a melancholic and sentimental state over his unrequited love.
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Question 40
"O'deadly sin! O rude unthankfulness!
Thy fault our law calls death, but the kind
Prince, taking thy part, hath rushed aside the law,
And turned that black word 'death' to banishment."
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the speaker in the passage above is
Thy fault our law calls death, but the kind
Prince, taking thy part, hath rushed aside the law,
And turned that black word 'death' to banishment."
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the speaker in the passage above is
The lines are spoken by Friar Lawrence, who explains the Prince’s decision to reduce Romeo’s sentence to banishment.
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