Jamb Literature in English 1978 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy because

A. It is full of noblemen and ladies
B. It is set in Verona
C. It ends unhappily
D. Juliet is only fourteen years old
E. It has five acts

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy because

A. It is full of noblemen and ladies
B. It is set in Verona
C. It ends unhappily
D. Juliet is only fourteen years old
E. It has five acts

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

Essentially,plays are meant

A. To be read for sheer pleasure
B. To make us laugh
C. To be presented on stage through words and actions
D. To keep people out of trouble
E. To change the whole world

Question 4:

• JAMB 1978

In 'Fulani Cattle' J.P Clark expresses

A. The anger and sympathy he feels at seeing cattle driven all the way from the North to the South of Nigeria to be slaughtered
B. Admiration for the beauty of Fulani cattle
C. Grief at the gradual destruction of this fine breed of cattle
D. The joy of the cattle at being driven over pleasant fields
E. The idea that more cattle should be taken to the South to be slaughtered

Question 5:

• JAMB 1978

Dinny,Lippy,Steepy and Fatty are characters in

A. Kossoh Town Boy
B. Kontiki Expedition
C. Tell Freedom
D. The Concubine
E. No Longer at Ease