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
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Answer: B. Hannah
Hannah is the paternal aunt to Aaron and Maanan in the play.
JAMB Literature Past Questions 2012
10 questions from the JAMB 2012 Literature paper, with answers and explanations. Tap "Show answer" under each one when you are ready.
"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
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Answer: B. is predestined
The Prologue's reference to 'star-crossed lovers' signals that the tragedy is predestined/fated.
This question is based on General Literary Principles. A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as
- A.characterization
- B.allegory
- C.metaphor
- D.paralellism
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Answer: B. allegory
An allegory is a literary work in which characters and events serve as symbols for a deeper meaning.
This question is based on General Literary Principles. A poet's use of regular rhythm is known as
- A.allegory
- B.assonance
- C.metre
- D.onomatopoeia
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Answer: C. metre
Metre is the term for a poet's use of regular rhythm.
This question is based on General Literary Appreciation. O! Ceremony,show me but thy worth What is thy soul of adoration The figure of speech in the lines above is
- A.antithesis
- B.invocation
- C.personification
- D.apostrophe
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Answer: D. apostrophe
'O! Ceremony' directly addresses an abstract concept, making this an apostrophe.
This question is based on General Literary Appreciation. "Serrated shadows, through dark leaves Til, bathed in warm suffusion of your dapped cells Sensation pained me, faceless, silent as night thieves." Wole Soyinka: Night The dominant mood in the lines above is one of
- A.apprehension
- B.defiance
- C.joy
- D.indifference
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Answer: A. apprehension
The imagery of shadows and 'silent as night thieves' conveys a mood of apprehension.
These qustion is 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: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles. One of the dominant themes if Rubadin's An African Thunderstorm is the
- A.relationship between man and woman
- B.activities of man during rainy seasons
- C.effect of rain on women and children
- D.problem of climate change
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Answer: B. activities of man during rainy seasons
A dominant theme of Rubadiri's 'An African Thunderstorm' is the activities of people during the rainy season.
These qustion is 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: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles. Elliot's The Journey of the Magi could be said to examine the issues of
- A.three trees on the low sky
- B.empty wine-skins
- C.spiritual rebirth
- D.holy pilgrimage
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Answer: C. spiritual rebirth
Eliot's 'Journey of the Magi' examines the theme of spiritual rebirth.
"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
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Answer: C. prayer
The family kneeling together signifies prayer.
Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, The little money Nnaife makes after returning from Fernando PO is used for
- A.expanding Nnu Ego's business
- B.expanding Nnu Ego's business
- C.sending his children to school
- D.getting more wives
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Answer: C. sending his children to school
The little money Nnaife earns after returning from Fernando Po goes toward sending his children to school.
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